BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard to run London Marathon for Fylde Coast charity Live Like Ralph
The broadcaster is supporting a Lytham charity which helps young people through skateboarding, music and creativity.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard is set to run the London Marathon in support of a Fylde Coast charity helping young people access creative opportunities.
The 38-year-old broadcaster and producer, who has strong roots in Lytham, has been training since December 2025 ahead of the race.
He is raising money for Live Like Ralph, a community interest company founded in memory of Ralph Roberts, who died aged 26 in 2021.
The charity supports young people across Lytham, Blackpool and beyond by helping them access opportunities in skateboarding, music, art and fashion.
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In a post shared on Instagram, Danny said: “I didn’t know this charity existed until now. In the town I spent my childhood.
“I’m proud to be running the London Marathon for Live Like Ralph.
“This is Neil. Neil started Live Like Ralph in memory of his son, Ralph.
“Ralph tragically died aged 26. But his spirit lives on.
“Ralph loved skating, fashion and loved music.
“Live Like Ralph now builds safe skateparks for young people, and supports young musicians in the area, helping with funding and gigs.
“The impact on the local community is incredible. Something I wish existed when I grew up in Lytham.
“Neil and his amazing team are doing Ralph proud.”
Live Like Ralph was set up following Ralph’s death on January 3, 2021, with a mission to support young people and remove barriers to creativity and sport.
The organisation provides skateboards and equipment, supports community skate projects, and helps young musicians and creatives access funding, tools and opportunities.
Danny, who has been a presenter on BBC Radio 1 since 2012, is one of the station’s best-known dance music hosts and currently fronts its flagship Friday night Dance Party show.
He has also built a global career as a DJ and producer, performing at major venues and festivals around the world.
Sharing the announcement on social media, he described Live Like Ralph as “a small, local charity making a huge difference to the lives of young people in Lytham, Blackpool and beyond”.
The London Marathon will see him raise funds to support the charity’s work in the local community.
To find out more about Live Like Ralph, visit: https://www.livelikeralph.com/