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Romeo ran London mini Marathon for UNAIDS and 7 Fund x vb,” mom [Victoria](http://www.people.com/people/victoria%5Fbeckham) posted on Instagram early Sunday. “Well done Romeo!!” she wrote in a second post. She and [David Beckham](http://www.people.com/people/david%5Fbeckham), plus Romeo’s brothers Brooklyn and Cruz, were waiting after he crossed the finish line. Romeo’s run was in support of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and the “7” fund, a collaboration with UNICEF providing assistance to children in danger zones around the world, according to Victoria’s posts. Romeo seems to be following in his dad’s footsteps: David said [earlier this year](http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/09/football/david-beckham-unicef-seven-fund/)that the fund was his “number one priority.” _This_ [_article_](http://www.people.com/article/romeo-beckham-london-marathon-david-victoria) _originally appeared on_ [_People.com_](http://people.com) ### Victoria Beckham’s Most Memorable Looks  MARCH 14, 2015 At the amfAR Hong Kong gala, the star struck minimalism-chic in a white high-neck sleeveless dress of her own design with a full, sweeping skirt and cut-outs at the bodice. White pumps completed her monochromatic palette. MOSES NG/GETTY IMAGES  MARCH 12, 2015 Beckham got down and broody at the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Gala in a dramatic strapless floral cut-out gown of her own design, complete with smoldering eye makeup and black Casadei pumps. WENN  DECEMBER 1, 2014 At the British Fashion Awards, Beckham took home brand of the year in one of her own black-and-white designs. MIKE MARSLAND/WIREIMAGE  SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 The street style star rocked a chic oversized ensemble made up of a crisp white shirt and black bottoms while out in London. SAV/GC IMAGES  JUNE 10, 2014 Beckham opted for a vibrant red jumpsuit accented with a gold chain as she hit the streets in New York City. IGNAT/BAUER-GRIFFIN/GC IMAGES  MAY 5, 2014 Beckham attended the 2014 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City wearing a stunning white gown from her own label. DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY IMAGES  MARCH 20, 2014 Beckham ran errands in London wearing a cream top and light blue wide-leg trousers, which she paired with aviator sunnies. AKM-GSI  NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Beckham hit the London Global Gift Gala in pieces from her eponymous line, which included a dark long-sleeve blouse and a black maxi. She added a pop of color and sparkle with sapphire and diamond Harry Winston drop earrings. INFPHOTO  NOVEMBER 5, 2013 At the 2013 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London's Claridge's Hotel, Beckham chose a peekaboo black gown and minimalistic accessories. JON FURNISS/INVISION FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR/AP  OCTOBER 23, 2013 The style star wore her eponymous line from the spring 2014 collection to an event, which featured a black sheer-and-paneled short-sleeve blouse tucked into a belted flouncy skirt, styling her look with aviators and peep-toe booties. 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