I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health
Lung conditions have affected some of the closest people in my life and it surprised me to learn that every minute someone new is diagnosed with a lung condition in the UK.
I am doing the longest run of my life for 3 people who have experienced the debilitating and frightening plight of damaged lungs.
I run in tribute to my Dad. He suffered for most of his life with Asthma and breathing difficulties. Cornwall’s hospitals and doctors surgeries did an impressive job of caring for him on so many occasions and he finally lost his fight in May 2023. He would have said I am mad to do this, but in private he'd be proud as punch.
It’s also in hope for my Mum, diagnosed in 2023 with terminal Lung Cancer and yet now, incredibly she is disease free. Thanks go to the staff at Treslike Hospital in Truro for this amazing recovery.
And last and by no means least my wonderful friend Sarah. She has battled with rare and terminal lung conditions over the last 13 years, having to retire from work, use oxygen whenever she walked and get around with a mobility scooter and stair lifts during her 30’s and early 40’s. Late last year, she received a double lung transplant and is now walking miles and very active. She is forever my inspiration.
It’s for Mum, Dad and Sarah that I'm running the London Marathon 2026 for Asthma + Lung UK, the 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 and more of these miracles can happen.
I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make.
Thank you.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Paul Clarke
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Penny
Run Katie, Run! Good luck lovely lady, you’re amazing xxx
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Rachel Cox
Good luck Katie! We’ll be willing you on today xxx
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Abbay Lovell
Go, Katie go! You’re incredible!!
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Iain
Right on, Katie! See you at the race!
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Louise Lister
Such a good cause! Wishing you luck on the day and we hope the legs don’t get too sore! Xx
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Eva Grimmett
Go Katie! So impressed you’re doing this! Well done x
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Alexandra
Good luck!
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Daniel Jamieson
Best of luck for the big day on Sunday!
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Sally Abraham
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Sally Priddle
Good luck Katie
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Verity Walker
Will be thinking of the Rightons as you motor round the race! X
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Anonymous
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The Young Crew
Great to see you out training Katie. You’ll smash it!!!
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Suzanne Swan
Best of luck Katie, such an amazing cause! Love from Suzanne and the Nexa team!
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Ann Kyle
Good Luck Katie.
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Katie Brownridge
Great cause, Katie- all of this training in the rain will be worth it. Good luck!
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Louise King
Great effort and great cause, Katie! I'll look out for you on the TV.
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Tom T
Best of luck with the run, I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Bárbara Caravela
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Zoe
Good luck darl. You've got this. I will be waiting for you at the finish line!
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Bingo
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Devon And Paul
Good luck! You can do it 💪
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Anonymous
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Caroline Righton
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Paul And Jane
Go Katie: an excellent effort for a most worthy cause.
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Emma Daniel
Brilliant effort, Katie - such a great cause. Good luck!
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John Lambert Richards
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Julie Crawley
Good luck Katie with your training
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Jennifer Ralph
Hi Katie good luck with your training ! A very good cause to support xx
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Barbara Carter
Good luck Katie, you can do it!
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Shirley Pascoe
Well done Katie - a wonderful charity - good luck.
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Lindsay Righton
Good luck take it steady. Mumxxx
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Ele Hands
Go Katie!
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Caroline Priddle
Well done Katie! A great effort for a very worthy cause xxx
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Kirsty Kyle
You’re insane! I wouldn’t run for the bus. Good luck!
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Liz Marston
I'm so sorry to hear how this has touched your life. Best of luck for the marathon for a great cause xx
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Rachel Walker
Run Katie Run, you’ll smash it
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Rosanne
Good luck Katie. Hope you have a great run up and race day - knowing you’re doing it for those wonderful people will carry you all the way to the finish line.
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David Kyle
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Ben Birtwistle
Good stuff. Get running!
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Gem X
Sending you all the love and luck darling woman. Sure you will smash it x
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Sue & Chris
Good luck, Katie. A very worthy cause. Love Sue & Chris
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Jane Reeves
Superwoman! You’ll smash it and everyone will be very proud of you xxx
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Katie Kyle
Good luck future me!
