The final fundraising totals are being totted up for several Swindonians who ran in this year's London Marathon to raise money for many good causes.

Nick Bohane organised several events around the marathon to boost his total. After one final sweet sale at Nationwide later this week, he will have raised around £1,850.

Mr Bohane ran to raise money for St John Ambulance.

He said: "I feel really good, it's been a lot of hard work and the fundraising side of things is tough on top of a full-time job and family life, but when you see the figure you've raised and know what that can do for your charity, knowing that you've made a difference, it's an amazing feeling.

"The money is directly saving lives by paying for life-saving training, education and equipment.

"I've already been offered a place running for them again next year, so I must have done something right!"

£120 will pay for a St John Ambulance trainer to teach first aid to a class of 32 children, £300 will pay for a full day's training for a group of 12 people, and £1,000 will pay for a defibrillator.

Ben Vines also organised events leading up to his big run for MacIntyre, including a curry night and raffle.

Overall, he's raised £1,961 for the charity which provides support to people with learning disabilities.

Mr Vines said: "I feel amazing about the amount of money I've raised but I haven't run since the marathon.

"My knee buckled back on itself 15 miles in and it was a hard slog for the last 11 miles but I was determined to finish.

"It still aches a little but I'm planning on starting training for my next event, I'm running the Cotswold 24-hour run with five work colleagues."

Allison Pearson was one of several people running to raise money for Prospect Hospice.

So far, she has raised £895, with the gift aid yet to be added to the total.

She said: "I'm very pleased. After much reflection, I'm very proud of myself, it's a major tick on my bucket list and I'm looking forward to my next challenge!"

Stephen Mottram raised £1,400 for the same charity.

He said: "I want to give a massive thank you to all who sponsored me, my wife Kate, my son Archie, my family who came up to see me, and the Slinn Allstars for shouting at me as I was going round.

"I've also already entered into next year's ballot."

Andy Sears ran to raise money for Brighter Futures in his fifth London Marathon.

He raised more than £2,500 for the charity and is still counting the donations.

Mr Sears said: "It wasn't easy, it never is but the support you get is second to none, it's awesome and it never ceases to amaze me."

"It's excellent, it's unreal, the support I've had from friends and family has been amazing."

His friend Calvin Weaver raised £1,300 for Brighter Futures and got an unexpected selfie with the Duchess of Cambridge.

He said: "It was a fantastic experience, one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments. Thanks to all those that sponsored me."

Julian Farmer raised £1,800 for Alzheimer's Research.

He said: "The run wasn't great, I cramped at 14 miles and I'm very disappointed, but at least I finished."

Rebecca Oaten ran two marathons in two weeks, raising £1,905 altogether for the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation.

She said: "I feel proud to have achieved such a good amount and smash my £1,500 target."

Michael Peacock raised £2,590 for Spinal Research. He decided to raise money for the charity after working with jockeys who have been paralysed in horse-racing accidents.

Warren Johnson had to pull out of the race at the last-minute after injuring his ankle while training before the day of the marathon but still managed to raise some money for Prospect Hospice.

He said: "I raised £400 which ain't bad, but I'm still not running and won't be able to for another month."