I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!
My mom, Carm Fagan, passed away on April 17th, 2024 due to complications from lung disease. Words cannot truly encapsulate the pain of losing my mother; she had the biggest personality, and her loss has left a void in our family that we may never fully recover from. The London Marathon will be taking place almost a year to the day of her passing, and I can think of no better way to honor her memory than by raising money for an organization committed to reducing the number of people affected by lung disease.
I don't think I would be running marathons today without my mom, because my marathon journey started with my mom. The first marathon I ever ran was in her honor, and I raised funds for cancer research to celebrate that she had beaten breast cancer. Unfortunately, I won't get the opportunity to run a marathon to celebrate my mom beating lung disease, but I can run one to celebrate her life, honor her memory, and provide hope for others affected by lung disease. My mom took such pride in my accomplishments and loved to meet me at the finish line of my races. Though her ability to participate in race day waned over the years as her health deteriorated, she was always my biggest supporter. Though she can't be there in person, I know she will be with me in spirit when I cross the finish line in London.
Please consider supporting me as I run the London Marathon 2025 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every dollar, Euro, and pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs, and, hopefully, a world where less folks lose their moms to lung disease.
Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Dg
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Alexandra Brucker
Cheers to a beautiful, inspiring mom being there in spirit. Sending a big hug. Love you Eilis!
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Stacy & Paul Brumley
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Sarah Laudon
So proud of you!!
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Anonymous
£15.75
Nicole M
What a beautiful way to honor your mom!!🩷
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Dr. & Mr. Schwert
You’ll Never Walk (run) Alone
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Noel Cassidy
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Jani Hoft
Run Eilis Run! Best to you and all honor to your mom Carm Fagen!
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Madelaine Brody
Forever grateful to your mama for giving you to the world and thus to me. She will be with you for the rest of time. She is in the wind, in sunbeams, in new leaves, everywhere. 💜
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Lauren Calderone
Go Eilis!! ❤️
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Andrew
Proud of you friend!
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Nikita
Amazing!!! Good luck!
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Johnny K.
For Carm F!
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Elizabeth Mckinley
I’ll be thinking of your mom and cheering you on from afar (in the words of Legolas, “your friends are with you”) ❤️
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Priya Rajani
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Jessica Arnold
So proud of you. And your testament to your mom. Hope it’s an easy run!!
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Jamie Fonzino
Love you so much!
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Chris & Annie Littrell
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Amber Weller
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Katie Augustyn
Go Eilis!!
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Matt Murphy
Good luck!
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Jessie Chapman
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Michael Linden
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Luis Gonzales
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Amanda Wambold
❤️
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Shanlee Stevens
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Sanjana Palla
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Alisha Phillips
❤️❤️❤️
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Colin Fagan
Mom would be proud love you daddy
