I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!
Who am I doing this for...
My mum was diagnosed with COPD 10 years ago, this year, she was on Stage 4 which is final stage of the disease. She could only survive by using a Non Invasive Ventilator every day for up to 14 hours along with a permanent oxygen machine which is installed in her home.
Mum was always in hospital, infections were so common and every admission we were told it would be her last.
Anyone that knew mum will know she was a fighter, this year 2024, in March 2024, she was given weeks to live however, she had beaten the odds was sent home instead of a hospice. Being home in her own comforts meant she could spend quality time with her family, friends and neighbours. We made sure she had an amazing 'last birthday' in April, we took photos and I made sure to either visit or call her every single day.
Mum sadly lost her battled on 4th October which broke our hearts and I'm gutted she will never see me run this for her. She was so excited for me, and we had made a plan that I would call her every 5 miles to give her an update.
I'm running this for mum, her strength has inspired me to challenge my body and prove that if we put our mind to something we can achieve.
Not many people know or understand what COPD is. It is a preventative disease but once you have it there is no cure. Having COPD means regular infections, multiple times spent in hospital and will eventually mean you become more and more reliant on other people for day to day living and support.
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2025 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.
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!
My Updates
Week 1 of training = 5 miles
Saturday 13th Jul
Thank you to my Sponsors
£15
Susan L
£22
Jacqueline Talbot
Good luck Ems ❤️
£15.75
The Paulleys
Good luck Emily!
£15.75
Matt Sullivan
Good luck 🤞
£10
C. Sullivan
Love you Emilem. Xx
£50
Chris & Andrea
Wishing you the best Emily, a wonderful cause in memory of a very special person. Get out there and smash it! You know where we are if you’d like to try some high altitude training :)
£21
Betty Bennett
Glad I can support you, especially in memory of your mum. You're amazing x
£15.75
Bryony Boardman
Good luck Emily! Xx
£23.10
Becka Westwood
Good luck Em! You’ve got this! 🤍💪🏻xx
£10.50
Jade
You’re amazing Em! Good luck 🤞🏼
£25
Jo Limrick
You've got this Em. So proud of you. You will smash it xx
£63
Mums Funeral Donations
Donations from Mums Funeral. Thank you everyone ❤️🌸
£20
Jess Lewis
Your amazing EM! Go smash it 💗💗
£10.50
Anonymous
❤️🩹
£22
Anonymous
£52.50
Vicki
Proud of you Em. You go girl! Xx
£10.50
Katie Barrington
You got this!! Go smash it 👏🤩
£50
Jess Cosker
Yes girl, you have got this! I am incredibly proud of you. Love to you and Lindy x
£50
Emma Roberts
Even after 30 years of friendship, you still surprise me. Your strength of character through everything these last few years, is an inspiration. Whatever the future may hold, I'm sure your Mum will and would always be proud of you, as am I. Will be right there with you, as always.
£10.50
Nicki White
Good Luck Ems!
£10.50
Anonymous
£40
Anonymous
£10.50
Tracy Clark
Best of luck Ems xx
£23.10
Ruth
Good luck Emily ❤️
Best of luck for the run!