I’m running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in the fight for breath!
This time last year, we devastatingly lost my Mum and she has been missed greatly every day ever since. In the wake of Mum’s passing I began running very small distances as it gave me that quiet time to process everything that she had been through as well as to help process my grief.
Mum was a very private person, especially regarding her health, and she suffered for many years with her conditions. By January 2023, she knew her lungs were deteriorating more rapidly than anyone could have predicted and subsequently she required oxygen supplementation in order to get out for her much loved walks with Dad. Mum’s ‘right to breathe’ was diminishing in front of our eyes which was heart breaking for my Dad, sister and I. Finally on the 22nd June 2023 she breathed her last breath and flew away. The charity, Asthma and Lung UK, was the main place that my parents gleaned information and provided vital support for her illnesses.
On Sunday 13th October, I will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon raising funds for Asthma and Lung UK in memory of my Mum, Nikki Weatherall. Money raised enables the charity to continue vital research, run support groups, man helplines with nurses and fundamentally keep up the fight for everybody’s right to breathe.
If you are able to donate, even just a small amount (with gift aid), it would mean the world to me, my family and all those out there who are fighting everyday to breathe. I thank you for all your support. X
Information from the charity:
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with lung disease. Asthma + Lung UK is the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound raised 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.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Vicki Burgess
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Kathryn Crawford
Good luck Keely! We know you can do it. Your mum would be v proud. Lots of love Kathryn, Mark, Shelley and Tara xx
£10.50
Sarah Robinson
Good Luck Keely! We’re all cheering you on! Love Tom, Sarah, Finley and Leo xx
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Jane Forrester
Lovely to see you today! Good luck and enjoy the run 😊 xx
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Kate Bath
Good luck Keely! Love Alfie, Aubin and Quincy x
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Carla Fenwick
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Hannah Hughes
Go Keely - you can do this!!! Love Hannah, Steve & Zach x
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Sandy Dear
Best of luck for the half marathon Keely! I’m sure you will smash it xx
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Mark And Jess Scoular
Best of luck Keelos. We will be cheering you on from afar, sending you lots of strength, hope and courage. Xxx
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Scarlett Campbell
Run like the wind, with wings on your feet, Beautiful Keely. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve lost your mum. Sending much love across the seas xxx
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Kay & Andy
Good Luck Keely🏃♀️xx
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Jayne Smitten
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Mark Ferguson
Keep on running….. good luck!!
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Tony Bates
You’ve got this!
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Clare Slowther
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Anonymous
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Harriet Lopez
Good luck Keely! X
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Nadia
Sending love. Good luck!
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Sarah
Mrs W would be so proud. Love The Byham’s x
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The Hunter’s
You go Keely!!!! We will all be thinking of you. Love Laura, Ross, Rory and Bryn xxx
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Becky
You will be amazing! Go K! XXX
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Sam Taylor
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Joanna Kingshott
Good luck Keely! X
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Chris, Lucy, Edward And Isabelle Jackson
Good luck!! Love from the Jacksons!!
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Vassiliki Brownlie
Thinking of you sending my love 💕🌷
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The Bosch Byrne Family
Good luck! We’ll be thinking of you and your mum. Xx
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Lorraine Crowther
Well done Keely for choosing this challenge. I have every confidence in you. Mum would be so proud xxx
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Marguerite Gunton
You go girl ❤️❤️❤️
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Maureen Cox
Good luck with your run Keely. We are all so proud of you Love Maureen and Allen
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Karen Wright
What a wonderful way to remember a wonderful lady xxx
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Chris & Sheena
Wishing you good luck and all the best x
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Tala, James, Chloe & Elodie
Such a great thing to do in Mum’s memory. She’ll be smiling down and cheering you on!
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Georgina Farr
Lots of love to you all xxx
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The Dena's
Your Mum's incredible spirit will be with you every stride! We'll send jam tarts for you at the finish line!!!! Lots of love, Spear, Sarah, Adi & Maiki xxxx
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Penny And Len
We want to wish you all the best for your training and the half marathon With much love Penny and Len
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Anonymous
Sending love to you and your family x
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Bridget, Henry, Joseph & Alex Xxx
Best of luck Keely Xxx
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Anna King
Enjoy the run Keely. Much love x
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Sarah Davis
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Kate Saynor
An amazing charity and a disease that affects so many families. Sending lots of luck Kate , Ophelia and The Boys xx
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Theo, Zac And Finn
We miss you loads, Nanny We’re very proud of you Mummy. XXX
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Husna Grimes
Good luck Keely!! Love Husna, Oli and the boys xx
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Rebecca Taylor
Wishing you all the best with the training and race Keely for such an important cause. Beautiful words you have written...Thinking of you during this difficult time and remembering your wonderful Mum with great fondness. Much love, Bec xx
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Jennifer Haefliger
Go Keely Keels! You can do it. Your mum would be so proud, as am I. Sending you lots of love and good wishes. Jen and family xxxx
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Nina
Well done Keely. You have this. X
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Nic Foster
Go Keely!! You’re going to be amazing!! Love, The Fosters!! X x x
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Emma Lanaway
Best of luck with the training and run Keely x
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The Chancellor's
Go for it girl, your mum will be cheering you on all the way .
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Rita Curtis
With fond memories of my best friend, Nikki, who I miss every day. Remembering the fun and laughter we had over nearly 50 years.
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Weatherall David
Mum will be looking down on you and willing you to succeed.
Keely you are an inspiration! Go and smash tomorrow, you will be amazing. Your mum, family and friends are so proud. All our love, The Burgesses 🩵 xx