Running the London Marathon in Memory of Mike
On the 5th July 2023 we both received a phone call from our dad who told us that Mike, my sister's partner, had had an asthma attack and had very sadly died.
Even writing this now, we can still feel the shockwaves that hit our sister, their little boy and our whole wider family with this very sudden and traumatic event. No one could prepare Bex and Remy for the impact this unexpected loss had - Mike was a young, healthy American living here in the UK with the rest of his life ahead of him. He was charismatic, funny, witty, intelligent and a wonderful daddy to their little boy Remy. He would have turned 40 this year and is so very missed by everyone who knew him.
Amidst this tragedy came a wonderful and wide community of family and friends (both in the UK and US), who have supported Bex and Remy these past 18 months. We are so grateful to you all and now ask for some further help.
As we continue to learn to navigate life without Mike, we have decided to run the London Marathon to raise vital funds for Asthma + Lung UK. The charity's mission is to fight for everyone’s right to breathe and more often than not, people don't realise the daily difficulties and danger that asthma sufferers live with. So we are doing this for you Mike, and everyone else impacted by asthma and lung conditions.
About Me
Deciding to apply to run the London Marathon was a very emotive decision I took when heavily pregnant with my third child. I picked up the phone to my brother to triple check I wasn't going mad and by coincidence, he also had the same idea. We decided to apply together and tell Asthma + Lung UK about our, Bex and Remy's story. Three months later they graciously offered us both a place by which time I had just given birth to my little girl, Octavia ❤️
I historically hate running and hadn't run more than 5k before I started training for this. Having had two of my three children close together also means I’m definitely not as fit as I have been in previous years. So to say it's going to be a challenge is an understatement 😂🏃
HOWEVER people who know me know I am incredibly persistent and do not give up easily. I have been so surprised at how much I have already enjoyed the training and the small wins each run has given me. I am insanely determined about doing this and completing the gruelling 26.2 miles, which I know Mike would believe I am fully capable of doing. He was a massive advocate for mind over matter and I know he's looking down on Jonners and me as we train for this crazy challenge!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts in advance; we massively appreciate anything you can donate to either of our pages.
Thank you so much,
Tess & Jonners
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Paul Campbell
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Philippa Leah
Good luck Tessa! Your training has been an inspiration - you're going to absolutely smash it! Xx
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Alex Height
So proud of you and everything you’ve achieved in your training! You got this!
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Lucy Newman
Good luck! What an amazing thing to do!
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Rebecca Annable
Beyond proud of you and he would be prouder! Love you
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Charley Corbett
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Anonymous
Go go go. Good luck x
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Beth Sawyer
Super proud of you Tess. Can’t wait to cheer you on on the day. You’ve got this!! 💪🏻💪🏻 xx
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Bells Harvey
Good luck!
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Emily Field
Good luck and have fun! Xx
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Annalisa Gioia Exon
Good luck with your run
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Lucy, Sam, Immy & Jasmine
Wishing you all the best, go smash it xxx
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Alex Newte Hardie
You’re doing a wonderful thing - go you!
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Davena Allanson
Wow Tessa - how incredible! Best of luck, and enjoy the day! Davena, Will & Mia x
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Hayley Javeleau
Good luck Tessa, try and soak it all in as much as possible! We’ll do anything as mums to get a break from parenting….
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Anonymous
Great work
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Lucinda Heath
Well done! Hope it isn’t too painful…
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Sarah Morley
You're an inspiration & you'll totally smash it! Best of luck & look forward to celebrating with a glass of fizz when you've finished! So much love Sez, James & Jax xxxxx
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Polly
I applaud your efforts for an exceedingly worthy cause. Best of luck to you (I struggle to run for the bus so need to take a leaf out of your book!). Xx
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Matt Easton
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Mangy
Good luck. I am sure you will do it, how I don’t know with your 3 little ones to look after. I am amazed
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John And Jill Scott
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John And Jill Scott
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Warren Blumire
Go Bunny xx
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Anonymous
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Will, Rhi, Alys, Henri And Mari
Best of luck Tessa - amazing work!
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Jess, Chris & Chloe
You got this Tess! SO proud of you, we are all behind you <3 X
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Lisa Chapman
Incredible ❤️😘❤️
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Sheelagh
Super proud of you Tessa and such a lovely tribute to Mike
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Jo Wickham
Tessa you are in fact amazing even if you don’t believe it, I am so proud of you and your journey. Thanks for being my hand holding friend love you ❤️❤️❤️
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Richard Sadd
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Geoff
Best of luck!
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Gordon Tempest-hay
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Lucy Millar
Good luck Tessa!! Xx
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Dan, Sophie And Remy
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Harriett Osborne
You’re an absolute superstar and inspiration to all of us! Run, Tessa, run!! Xx
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Lewis Wilks
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Eddie Keough
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Paola Nicolaides
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Maddie Alex And Alf Xx
So proud of you x
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Katie O’lone
You’re smashing it, unbelievable effort! Xxxx
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Karen, Dan And Hollie X
Well done you. Keep going!! X
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Clive & Saron
What a great role model you are to your 3 cubs. So very proud of what you are doing xx
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Catherine, Mark And Grace Xx
Go Tessa!!
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Meg Annable
What an incredible challenge you have taken on for a cause so close to our hearts. You are doing amazing and will absolutely smash it on the big day. Every time the running gets tough just remember how proud we all are of you and in particular how proud Mike would be xx
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Amber Lamari
you will do amazing xxx
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Alice, Greg, Millie And Izzy
You’re absolutely smashing this!! xx
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Sacha And Jason
So proud of you! Smashing your training! You’re going to do amazing on the day and for such a great cause. Mike would be so proud xxx
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Carla, John, Esme & Jos
So inspiring seeing you train incredibly hard in memory of Mike. You are amazing! See you at the finish line!
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Aimee, Nick, Ella And Edie
You’ve totally got this!! We are so proud of you! Xx
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Martin Annable
Mike would be proud of you both!
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Lucy Godding
Go Bridget! Honk honk xx
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Tom Gatzen
Good luck to you both- you will smash it!
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Hollie Hart
You have totally go this. Let the January training block commence - you can do it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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Bianca Cox
Amazing Tessa - wishing you so much luck, lots of love xx
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Soph X
You amaze me! Will be there to cheer you on Bridge xx
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Carla Goodman
Good luck! X
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Chloe, Ben, Otis And D
Wow super mama! I’m so impressed you’re doing this! I’m so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, that’s so tragic and so sad. Sending you lots of love!
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Sarah Harman
Best of luck Tessa and Jonners!! X
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Sophia Boudjemaa
Amazing work and an amazing cause Tessa! Rooting for you 🥰
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Jess Chapman
What you’re doing is amazing, wishing you the best of luck x
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Georgie Tremaine
Go on Bunny and Jonners! Run like the wind. Love Remy’s girlfriend (and George and Ant x)
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Laura Robertson
So proud of you Tess 😘
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Claire Annable
So proud if you and Jonners. You will smash it. Xx
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Vicki
You’re amazing! I know you’ll do him proud x
Really impressed with your determination to take on this challenge. Enjoy the day which is worth all the effort.