I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health!
Supporting Asthma + Lung UK: My Journey
Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. This cause means a lot to me because my journey with asthma has been anything but easy. For years, asthma controlled so much of my life. I was in and out of hospital several times a year, and missed out on many experiences.
Throughout that difficult time, Asthma + Lung UK helped massively. They listened when I needed someone to understand what I was going through. They offered support that felt personal, compassionate, and grounded in real expertise. Their advice helped me navigate a complicated system, and with their guidance, I was eventually approved for biologic injections—something that has made a huge difference to my life. Since starting treatment, I’ve managed to regain a big part of life, and avoid several hospital admissions.
I’m fundraising today because I want others to have access to the same support, advice, and understanding that made such a massive difference for me. Asthma + Lung UK is a lifeline for so many people, providing resources, advocacy, and hope when it’s needed most.
If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean the world—not just to me, but to everyone who relies on this amazing charity. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your support.
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. Every pound I'm able to raise 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. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!
My Updates
Cambridge Half
Sunday 8th Mar I managed to complete Cambridge half today, after having to defer my place last year due to being in hospital with my asthma. The support of asthma and lung uk helped me receive biologics which have helped me get back to a level of fitness I haven’t managed to achieve since becoming unwell! All donations to asthma and lung uk are greatly appreciated! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£15.75
Abigail Dixon
£100
Mum And Dad
Go Emily so proud of you. Have a great run :)
£21
Anonymous
£15
Anonymous
Wish you the best
£10.50
Gaynor Samuel
Best wishes
£51.45
Gran And Grandad
Will be thinking of you on Sunday. Might see you on the TV.
£10
Clare Hopley
£15
Eleanor Lloyd
Good luck Emily!
£42
Heather Downey
Great stuff Emily!! Very best wishes Heather & Martin xx
£5.25
Andrea Andrews
Wishing you all the best
£25.20
Chris Mikolajczyk
Well done Ems. I admire your determination always Lots of love Uncle Chris & Roxie xxx
£10
Francesca C Croucher
Good luck x
£90.73
Paul Dixon
South Street bake sale proceeds
£5.25
Angie Dickel
Good Luck! Such a great cause
£10
Leanne
£6.30
Elizabeth
£24
Zorodzai Marongwe
£5.25
Anonymous
£8
Daisy Hadley
£4
Anonymous
£10
Sarah Mcnie
Good luck!
£5.25
Oana Cozma
£100
Jag & Prit Takhar
Good luck Emily! Such a great cause. Keep up the good work.
£25.20
Manisha Peehal
Good luck!!!
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Anonymous
£15
Cha
I am missing the cakes but I didnt want to miss the chance to say "you go girl!"
£21
Helena King
Need to meet up sometime
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Debbie Ryan
Good for you and best of luck Emily. 👏🏻
£20
Sharon Bagley
GO EMILY!!!! Wishing you a great run. Such a worthy cause. Love Sharon (used to work with Mum)
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Sarah
Hope the training is going well - Good Luck
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Anonymous
£105
Katarina Luck
Well done 👏 hope the training is going well! You will smash it 🏃🏼♀️💨❤️
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Lom Machin
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Beth
💜💜
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Kerry Pace Diverse Learners
Super proud of you Emily. I have had a supportive phone call with Asthma and Lung UK and it helped me to get the support I needed from my asthma nurse that has kept me from steroids for almost a year now. This donation will fund 2 more phone calls like the ones we've both received. Lots of love. K
£20
Alex Mcculloch
£10
Rhianna Young
Best of luck! xx
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Julienne Joppa
£10
Melina
Good luck Emily!
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Imogen
£10.50
Olivia
£15.75
Sarah P
£15.75
Kate
Go for it!
£26.20
Milinda Tennekoon
Enjoy the winter miles so you can have a great race day! Amazing challenge, with you every step….Louise Milinda Saffron and Seb
£15.75
Genevieve :)
£50
Gran And Grandad
We will be thinking of you on the day and hope you raise lots of money for your charity With lots of love Gran and Grandad xx
£105
Anonymous
Well done Emily, wishing you success and a great time.
£25.20
Anonymous
Well done Ems …. fab work xxx
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Katie Follows
You got this Emily 💪💕
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Sophie Loveday
Good Luck Emily!!
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Charlotte
Merry christmas and good luck! From Charlotte & Pixelfridge
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Phoebe Macintyre
Good luck Emily, so proud of you! Lots of love xx
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Joseph Wheater
Good luck!
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Martin
Run fast!! 🏃♀️💨
£105
Sarah Dixon
Good Luck Emily. What an amazing charity to be running for. I hope the training goes well xx
£20
Good luck Ems! You’ll be amazing! ❤️🏃♀️💨