Dads of Kids Killed in Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Run London Marathon
- Fathers David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar ran the London Marathon to honor their daughters, Elsie and Alice, who were murdered in a stabbing attack, raising money for causes in their memory.
- David Stancombe is raising funds for Elsie’s Story, which assists young people in Southport, while Sergio Aguiar aims to build a playground at Alice’s school.
- Sir Keir Starmer, in a video message, expressed admiration for their courage, stating it was an incredible way to honor their daughters' memories.
- The marathon took place on a sunny day, with temperatures reaching up to 22.2°C, and it featured over 56,000 participants.
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Princess Kate and Prince William make donation to Southport school in memory of stabbing victims
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a donation to help fund a new playground at Churchtown Primary School in Southport, honouring three young girls killed in a knife attack last year.The playground will commemorate Alice Aguiar, nine, and Bebe King, six, who both attended the school, along with seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe.All three children lost their lives during an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July 2024.The roya…
Two dads of Southport victims triumph at London Marathon as they display medals
TWO dads of Southport victims proudly display their medals yesterday after an emotional London Marathon. Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe raised cash for projects set up in memory of their murdered girls Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven. ©Karwai TangSergio Aguiar ran the marathon to raise cash for projects set up in memory of his daughter and the other Southport victims[/caption] ©Karwai TangDavid Stancombe also raise…
Amazing Southport dads complete London marathon in memory of daughters killed in knife attack - The Mirror
David Stancombe ran in memory of seven-year-old Elsie Dot and Sergio Aguiar ran for nine-year-old Alice. After the race, the two dads emotionally embraced their wives


Dads of Kids Killed in Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class Run London Marathon
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe ran the 2025 London Marathon in the honor of their daughters, who were killed in a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The pair completed the race on Sunday, April 27, with London Express reporting that Aguiar became emotional as he fell to the ground upon finishing. Afterward, Aguiar was all smiles as he held up a medal and wore a T-shirt featuring a photograph of late daughter Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The T-shirt al…

Fathers of two girls killed in Southport attack among London marathon finishers
More than 56,000 participants were expected on the 26.2-mile course, including celebrities and MPs, as temperatures in London hit 22.2C on Sunday.
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