Catherine Cairns

Great North Run 2024

I’m running The Great North Run in the fight for breath!

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with lung disease. I want to make a difference. I'm running The Great North Run 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 could go towards Health Care Advisors and Respiratory Specialists supporting someone with the information they need to live well.

Any support would be amazing in my fight for lung health! 

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Everyone has the right to breathe

Sunday 10th Sep
I have the chronic lung condition, thoracic endometriosis or cateminial pneumothorax. I have scarring of the lungs, chronic pain and have endured many surgeries, treatment options and medical investigation. I am lucky that a fabulous respiratory surgeon looked for my condition, believed me and referred me to the best people around. I have spent many years fighting for answers, treatment options and support. Rare conditions are misunderstood, and as long as they are not researched they will remain rare. 
Please help me to tick something off my bucket list, whilst helping others to fight to breathe. 
Let’s do this!! 
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