11:00 am, March 15 2026
Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
Speaker: Laura Coleman-Day
Poet: Kay Scorah
Guest speaker: Laura Coleman-Day
Join us to hear Laura Coleman-Day’s intensely personal story of heartbreak, hard work and hope. It began with her husband’s devastating diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2022 before their son turned 1.
‘Xander had a stem cell transplant in January 2023, and things seemed positive for a while. Until he developed graft vs. host disease, that is. In February 2024, Xander couldn’t battle any longer and died at home in my arms. This was honestly the worst thing I’ve ever experienced, and I will remember it to my dying day.
My focus now is on making sure I do as much as possible to raise awareness and money for Anthony Nolan.
Over the course of 2024/2025, I ran 12 marathons in 12 months, finishing on what should have been our 6th wedding anniversary. I ran the final miles in my wedding dress.
In 2026, I plan to take on 7 marathons for our 7th Anniversary, finishing with London 2026 where… this time, I will run the whole marathon in my wedding dress.’
Guest poet: Kay Scorah
Sunday Assembly London’s own Kay Scorah will be back on stage with her entertainingly irreverent verse.
Our speakers and poets are subject to change.
Our singalongs
As usual, there will be four pop songs performed by our Sunday Assembly London band and reflecting today’s themes. You’ll find out which ones at the assembly, or you may spot clues on our social media…
The lyrics will be projected on screen and everyone’s welcome to sing (and dance) along.
About Sunday Assembly London
Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.
Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and card games at the pub.
→ Our next assembly: TBC, 19th April
← Our previous assembly: You Matter… Really!, 1st March