David Richards

I’m running the London Marathon 2027 to fight for lung health!

Hello everyone!

In 2027 I’ll be running the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK. But this is so much more than just a marathon for me.

On Christmas Eve of 2020, I lost my nan to Emphysema and COPD. After living with my nan for the first 17 years of my life, she wasn’t just my nan, she was my second mum, my best friend and my whole world. Not a single day goes by where I don’t think about her.

This marathon is for Nanny Gloria. Every mile, every step, every moment where I feel like giving up, I’ll be thinking of her. When I cross that finish line, I know she’ll be right there with me. I also want to prove to myself, that I can do absolutely anything I put my mind to.

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. Families like mine are going through this pain every single day, and that’s why I’m raising money for Asthma + Lung UK. To help fund research, support families, and fight for a future where no one has to lose someone they love to lung disease.

I need to raise a minimum of £2,500 but I’m pushing myself to reach £3,000. If you can donate, even something small, it honestly means the world to me. You’re not just helping me get to the finish line, you’re helping make a real difference.

Thank you so much for reading, and for any support you can give.

From running 5Ks all the way to the London Marathon, this one’s for you nan🤍 

Let’s go #TeamBreathe