Rebecca Ayers

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

At the age of 60 my granda was diagnosed with COPD, 17 years ago I was unaware of just how poorly this condition could make someone. 

For the past 2 years my grandad has struggled to come to terms with how much his life has changed. He has gone from being a fit and active man to housebound on oxygen 24 hours a day. 

Last year has been a difficult one for him as his hospital stay became more frequent and longer in length. 

So I thought I’d give myself a challenge and run the GNR to help raise funds and awareness of lung disease!

If you could spare even a pound I would be very grateful! 

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!