Rachel Tuffnell

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

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!

As a Respiratory Physiotherapist I see the incredible work that Asthma and Lung UK does for my patients. To name a few things I love about Asthma and Lung UK- Breath Easy peer support groups, fabulous resources library, creating educational resources for healthcare professionals to standardise care and avoid post code lottery, leading work on health inequalities in lung disease, supporting cutting edge research, and being a voice to be heard in policy and by politicians! I have been an Asthma and Lung UK (formerly British Lung Foundation) professional for over 12 years, and in the last year have had the privileged to be a member of their Healthcare Professionals Council. 

I have run on and off for about 15 years, during which time I’ve had a hip surgery and 2 children, however have always found “races” daunting. 

I have recently faced my fear and competed the Cambridge half in 2024, my first race in over 12 years, and now have another half marathon planned in October as part of my training. 

I am determined to do a marathon before I’m 40- Wish me luck!!