Hannah Odonovan

I’m running the London Marathon 2025 to fight for lung health!

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. In January 2023 I suffered from pneumonia. Since then I had a respiratory tract infection for 8 months in a row having anti-biotics every month, some times even twice a month. After a year I was seen by a respiratory consultant who diagnosed me with asthma and bronchiectasis. Asthma is a common lung condition that can impact an individuals ability to breathe and bronchiectasis is a long term condition causing an individuals airway of the lung to become abnormally widened making that person vulnerable to infection. Since my diagnosis I have had additional chest infections and an asthma attack leading to hospital treatment. Having asthma and bronchiectasis increases the chances of having chest infections and when you get these infections they don’t just cause you to cough and give you a temperature but they affect your whole body and ability to fulfil your daily activities. Not being able to breathe is one of the scariest experiences and with asthma having no treatment only medications to control the symptoms it is essential for people to be aware of how dangerous asthma and lung conditions can be, and to support funding for those who suffer to provide them with the best care and outcomes. To show my support I will be running the London Marathon 2025 for Asthma + Lung UK. Asthma + lung UK are 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!