Fundraiser’s marathon success documented in new film

A powerful new documentary from award-winning Surrey based production company Scruffy Bear Media, created in collaboration with national charity MS-UK, tells the story of one woman’s determination to redefine what living with Multiple Sclerosis looks like by taking on the TCS London Marathon 2025.

Released one year on to coincide with the TCS London Marathon 2026, My MS, My Rules is a 38-minute film following Anjali Silva-Vadgama (Anji) from Northamptonshire, who was diagnosed with MS at the age of 29. The condition – which affects the brain and spinal cord – brings with it a complex and unpredictable mix of symptoms, from chronic pain and fatigue to mobility challenges, and issues that are rarely spoken about openly. But this is not simply a story about illness. It is a story about identity, resilience, and choosing to live fully in the face of uncertainty.

Filmed throughout early 2025, the documentary offers an honest and intimate look at Anji’s life – not just her physical challenges, but her mindset, humour, and determination to push beyond the expectations often placed on those living with chronic conditions.

Central to the film is Anji’s decision to take on the TCS London Marathon 2025 – a daunting challenge for anyone, but one that carries additional complexity when every step must be balanced against pain, fatigue and unpredictability.

Rather than presenting a conventional “training story”, the film captures something far more human: the reality of adapting, adjusting, and persevering. For Anji, preparation meant listening closely to her body, managing symptoms day by day, and confronting anxieties that many runners never have to consider – including the impact of MS on bladder and bowel control, an often overlooked but deeply significant aspect of the condition.

The documentary follows her journey on marathon day itself – a mix of uplifting moments and real struggle – supported by her family, the MS-UK team, and support walkers and filmmakers, Nicky Hagan and Darren S. Cook.

Completing the 26.2 miles stands as a remarkable achievement, but the film makes clear that the real story lies in everything it took to get there. Reflecting back, Anji said: “Walking the London Marathon with MS was never about proving anything to anyone else – it was about showing myself that I can still live life on my own terms.”

Anji’s marathon is also part of a much wider story of advocacy and community. Passionate about supporting marginalised groups, including people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community, she uses her platform to champion inclusivity and representation. The documentary also highlights the work of MS-UK, a national charity dedicated to helping people affected by multiple sclerosis live healthier, happier lives.

The documentary has been released in collaboration with MS-UK and is available to watch on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/o2EPyYTqmPc