I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health!
Over the past year, my family went through one of the most frightening experiences imaginable. My four year old daughter, Maria, was rushed to the hospital multiple times with severe wheezing episodes each one a terrifying reminder of how vulnerable young lungs can be. Watching her struggle to breathe, hooked up to monitors, while doctors and nurses worked quickly around her, was nothing short of heartbreaking.
Maria was eventually placed on daily inhalers, and while they helped, they became part of our everyday life a reality we never expected to face. No parent should have to watch their child fight for every breath. It was an emotional journey that opened my eyes to the challenges faced by so many living with asthma and other lung conditions.
That’s why I wanted to run this marathon to raise funds and awareness for asthma and lung health. The work done by charities in this field is vital, not just for treatment and support but also for life-changing research. I ran with hope: hope for better treatments, greater understanding, and a future where no child has to struggle like Maria did.
Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline and offer potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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John Arnold
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Peter H
Good luck with the fundraising, the training, the race and, above all, your daughter’s health.
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Jody Nelson
Well done Harriet. Keep up the hard work!
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Anonymous
£10
Emma Kirk
Go Harriet! All the best in your efforts x
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Bal Gudu
All the best Harriet. I've suffered with asthma all my life and it's a real struggle when you're a child. Good luck.
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Chelsea Brazier
Run like the wind baby! So proud of you H xxx
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Bob & Sue
Good luck Harriet - fantastic that you are doing this. Bob & Sue
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Ann Colley
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Neil Newbury
Good luck! Fantastic cause.
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Vicky F-b
Good luck! So proud of you...remembering our 5k in the Olympic Park :-)
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Rose & Bob Atkinson
Well done Harriet!
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Michael Curtis
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Shanelle
Good luck, Harriet!
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John Mckibbin
Good luck Harriet
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H Mackinlay
Good luck Harriet!
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Alex Jessop-emmins
Run Harriet Run!
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Gary
Good luck Harriet!
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Paul H
A fantastic thing to do, although I don't want to hear any moaning in the office about blisters!
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Nadia Shakir
You got this 💪
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Lisa K
Good luck!
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Sian Williams
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Kevin Cobbold & Family
Keep going, it's all for a good cause, you're doing great.
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Aline, Rob, Orson & Jude
Run well! Well done!
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Gemma B
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Adama Jatta
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Carole Allen
Wishing you every success with the London marathon an excellent cause !
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Rebecca Searle
Go H 🏃♀️
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Jennifer England
Good luck! 🏃🏻♀️
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Carole Kliger
All the best Harriet
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Jen Clare
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Rea Cole
You got this Bo! Also a charity close to my own heart. Xx
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Lesley Aldridge
Good luck Harriet, your’ll smash it xx
I ran my first marathon when I was 40 and as it was the very first London marathon there were only 5,000 runners unlike these days. Go girl it is for a very good cause! Best wishes John