Meet the Southport man running 5km every day in 2026 to raise funds for Alice's WonderDance

Tom Iddon from Southport is running a minimum of 5km every single day throughout 2026 to raise funds for Alice’s WonderDance.

The 35-year-old has been inspired by the amazing efforts of Alice’s Dad, Sergio Aguiar, who is in the process of running six of the major marathons across the world.

By the end of 2026, Tom aims to have run at least 1,825km for the charity!

Tom is being supported in his challenge by his fiancée Jo, along with daughter, Eva, and another little one on the way.

He works for Southport men’s fitness and Transform ladies fitness as manager, PT and fitness coach.

Tom said:

“I have begun running every single day in 2026 a minimum of 5km each day.

“I have been a runner for around five years now and have been a member of Southport Waterloo running club for the past two years.

“I have wanted to put my running to good use for a while and didn’t know how, after what happened in our local town to the amazing families in Southport last year.

“Sergio’s story has really inspired me. I got talking to Sergio and David Broughton at local parkruns in recent months and just speaking to these two it made me want to do something to help Alice’s WonderDance.

“With the help of Sarah, a friend of the family, we managed to get a JustGiving page together and get things rolling.

“I am really excited and determined to take on this challenge!

“Although it’s extremely difficult and not something to be taken lightly, I am really determined to complete this and raise as much money as possible for this amazing cause.

“I wanted to do something to challenge myself and push myself further.”

“Please donate anything you can to this amazing charity!”

Alice’s WonderDance is a foundation created and inspired by the name of Alice Da Silva Aguiar.

Alice’s family said:

“We move forward with purpose, spreading the same energy, magic and love that Alice brought to every space she danced in.”

“We believe dance is more than movement, it’s freedom, creativity, connection, and joy. Our work removes barriers so that every child can access dance, explore their passion, and grow through movement in a safe, empowering space.”