We’re off and running again — literally!

Over a third of our team at DDRC Healthcare is once more lacing up for the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10k races here in Plymouth this May. After last year’s incredible support and nearly £1,300 raised, we’re excited to hit the ground running for our 2026 fundraising campaign!

This year’s theme — “Breathing Life Into Every Mile” — perfectly captures what we do and why we do it. From our roots in a converted boat shed at Fort Bovisand back in 1980, to our current home at Plymouth Science Park, our mission has stayed the same: providing world-class hyperbaric oxygen therapy, diving medical support, education, and research that changes lives.

And while we’re best known for treating divers with DCI, they make up only a third of the patients who come through our doors. Your support helps us deliver vital care for people facing serious infections, carbon monoxide poisoning, complex wounds, gas embolism and the long-term effects of radiotherapy.

In short: every mile our team runs helps someone breathe a little easier.

Why Your Support Matters

As a not-for-profit, we rely on donations to continue offering services that sit outside limited NHS-funded pathways. Your support directly helps us to:

• Keep our Fitness to Dive advice line available for divers seeking specialist guidance

• Fund essential medical equipment and patient care

• Provide accommodation for patients travelling from across the country

• Support training and development for our doctors and nurses

• Invest in cutting-edge research into hyperbaric medicine

• Improve our patient facilities for comfort, safety and dignity

Every donation — big or small — keeps our life-saving work going strong.

Meet the 2026 Team

Eleven members of our staff have bravely (and enthusiastically!) chosen to take part in this year’s events. Some are seasoned runners, some are stepping far outside their comfort zone, and a few have admitted they were persuaded with promises of post-race cake.

We’ll be sharing their stories, bios, training updates, and behind-the-scenes moments over the coming weeks — so keep an eye on our social channels!

Join Us on the Journey

If you’d like to support our runners, cheer them on, or donate to our 2026 fundraising campaign, you can visit our JustGiving page through the link here DDRC Healthcare Plymouth Races Fundraiser 2026 – JustGiving

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Together, we can continue delivering a breath of life to the people who need it most — one step, one mile, one runner at a time. 💙