I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for everyone affected by a lung condition!
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 2026 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe.
In the UK, respiratory care simply isn't good enough.
Even before Covid-19, NHS hospital admissions for lung conditions were rising three times faster than the average admissions.
Lung disease is now the third most common cause of death, costing the NHS more than £9billion every year. So this issue needs to be at the top of the health agenda.
People living with lung conditions are often overlooked and left behind. Their condition isn't accurately diagnosed at an early stage - and even when they are diagnosed, they're not given the care they need.
My lovely Dad first complained of feeling breathless in October 2022. Being a nurse the first thing I did was send him to see a doctor. He was diagnosed with a chest infection after chest infection. His breathing deteriorated rapidly over the course of the next 12 months and he had multiple hospital admissions. Each time he was told it was possibly related to COPD or post Covid-19 infection. But this did not explain underlying lung damage that was occurring. It was only after diagnostic bronchoscopy 12 months after his original symptoms started that Dad was diagnosed with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) which causes lung disease. Most people who breathe in or swallow these germs don't get sick but some pre-existing conditions can make some people more susceptible to developing a slow-growing infection which can be difficult to treat if detected late.
By the time Dad commenced the correct treatment his lung function was 21% and he needed oxygen at home. He was too weak to fight the disease and died two days before my 40th birthday.
I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make! Any amount will help me get closer to my target and raise money for this amazing charity who help fund life-saving research and support vital services for everyone affected by a lung condition across the UK.
This is for you Dad xxx
Thank you to my Sponsors
£12
Louise Mcnamara
£12
Jo Fratz
£12
Ruth
£12.60
Chris
Good luck you have this and what an amazing thing to do for your dad he would be so proud of you xxxx
£12
Devan Hargreaves
£30
Anonymous
You’re doing amazing 🤩
£12
Jaymie Roney
£12
Susan Wynn
Raffle Prize Money
£24
Melissa Fitzmaurice
£15
Kelly Thompson
Good luck! You’ve got this x
£12
Jacqui Tebbutt
Raffle Prize Money
£12.60
Ruth Brown-leng
£12
Lisa Richards
£12.60
Nicola Wynn
£40
Anonymous
£15.75
Lisa Richards
£21
Beverley Tanner
Great cause. Best of luck Caroline. xx
£10
Martin Wrathall
Good luck Caroline, great effort, great cause 😁👍🏻
£15
Helen
Your dad would be so proud of you lovely xxx
£10
Nicky Forsyth
Good Luck Caroline, I’m sure you’ll smash it 💪 xx
£15.75
Jaymie Roney
£31.50
Ruth Brown-leng
£105
Masood Manzoor
All the best Caroline , you are doing a fantastic job.
£25.20
Debbie Watson
£15.75
Lee Upton
Good Luck Caroline you will smash it
£10.50
Sam And Sophie
£15
Lisa
£32
Anonymous
£20
Ann Graham
Good luck Caroline xxx
£10.50
Louise
£26
Kath And John Mather
£1 for every mile - good luck Caroline
£21
Claire Eaton
£20
Jane Mitchell
Good luck with the training!
£10
Cath Terry
Good luck
£25
John Pitchford
Gym buddy!
£10.50
Teri Armstrong
£15
Jacqui Tebbutt
You got this girl, go smash it xx
£26.25
Ruth Brown-leng
Wishing you the best of luck - I’m sure it will be such a personal achievement for you and such a wonderful way to remember your Dad xx
£5.25
Sarah Dawson
£60
Julie House
£10
Jennifer
You got this Caroline go girl
£10.50
Louise Mcnamara
£250
Susan Wynn
For Dad 🩷 xx
£26.25
Laura Rudge
Running the London Marathon in honour of your dad is such a deeply moving tribute. I know he’ll be with you in spirit every mile, cheering you on with pride and love. Wishing you all the love and courage on this incredible journey — he would be so, so proud.” 💙
£26
Jo Fratz
You will smash it !
£15.75
Carla
Go smash it Caroline
£10.50
Andrea Laycock
Your dad would be so proud of you xx
£10
Amanda Jones
Get this done you are amazing xxx
£52.50
Katy-ann Webb
An awe-inspiring challenge! What a beautiful way to honour your dear Dad, it’ll make memories that will warm your heart forever ❤️
£23.10
Ian Beale
£52.50
Alan And Dee Tanner
Good luck Caroline! We miss your Dad too, Lots of love from the land of Oz.
£21
David Taylor
Smash it Caroline 🫶
£10
Lorraine Holland
You got this Caroline xx Your dad would be so so proud of you 🥰
