In honour of my Dad, my Gran and my Uncle Jim.
My dad passed away in 2022 from Pulmonary Fibrosis. His last couple of years were incredibly tough, but the support and guidance he received from Asthma + Lung UK made a real difference. The treatments that helped him simply wouldn’t exist without the research this charity funds.
My gran sadly died from lung cancer, and my Uncle Jim passed away from pneumonia — both lung-related conditions that have affected my family deeply and make me even more motivated to run for this cause.
The year after my dad died, my mum sent me a link to the Asthma + Lung UK “100 Miles in March” challenge — knowing I was always out running. I signed up, completed the miles, raised a bit of money, and discovered just how important this cause really is (even if my knee didn’t fully approve!).
I’ve always wanted to run a marathon, and I knew I wanted to raise more and honour my family in a bigger way. So this year I applied for a London Marathon place with Asthma + Lung UK… and here we are.
Breathing is something most of us take for granted — until it becomes difficult. Running reminds me how vital healthy lungs are, and every mile depends on being able to breathe freely. Many people don’t have that basic ability, which is why running this marathon for a lung-health charity feels especially meaningful.
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. Asthma + Lung UK is the only UK charity fighting for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound raised helps fund vital research, support services, and life-saving advice. Just £22 allows one of their specialist nurses to answer a Helpline call — providing support that can literally save a life.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story. I’d be hugely grateful for any donation you can make — big or small — and your support genuinely means a huge amount to me. 💙🏃♂️
Thank you to my Sponsors
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John Apling
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Tendy St Francis
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Debbie (gcr)
Best of luck to you. My mum died of lung cancer (non smoker) and I have Asthma, so a cause close to my heart. Well done on all your efforts x
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Gcr Willow
Best of luck Martin
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Jane
May your training go well and the weather be just right on the day. Enjoy!
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Thomas Sales And Family
Good luck Martin, a brilliant effort for a very worthy cause.
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Bruce Sibthorpe
Good luck!
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Hazel Wood
Good luck Martin.
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Justin Byrne
Good luck Martin - great cause and your Dad would be proud.
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Lindsay & Roald
Good Luck! Wishing you all the best with your training and on the day of the marathon!!
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Peter Mccubbin
Go Martin!
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Ben Boyes
Good luck Martin, good challenge and great cause.
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Jean Philippe Olive
Great your message shared to your network, bravo for the fund raising.
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Grégory Personne
Touching and amazing, excellent. Greetings from Toulouse
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Chris & Linda
Good luck Martin for the run. A great charity in memory of your dear dad and our dearest friend. 👟👟
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Sharon Davidson
Good luck Martin
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Laura Izat
Izat family
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Pamela & David
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Rachael Eldrett
Good luck! You can do it!!
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Ian Dearmun
Good work mate
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Suki Dossett
Your doing amazing… such inspiration xx
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Richard Wimmer
Good luck. Enjoy the experience!
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Betty Carmichael
Good luck
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David Aunt June And Evelyn
Good luck in your race. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for running in honour of Gran and both our Dads. From David Aunt June and Evelyn
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Ian Walters
Best of luck Martin. Great cause.
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Dawn W.
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Vasco Pesquita
Excellent cause!
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Lewis Mathias
A great cause Martin, good luck and enjoy it!
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David Masterson
Good luck Martin!! Go for it!!!
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Shahida Barick
Good luck Martin!
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Paul & Thelma Endersby And Linda Christy
Good luck for the marathon!!!! Paul, Thelma and Linda
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William Simpson
Good luck
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Jonathan
Good Luck - a very worthwhile cause
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Stuart And Sharon
Very best of luck Martin
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Maxine Sells
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Lynette
Good luck Martin, hope you reach your goal. Lynette and Jim Walker
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Sam Tracy
Good luck Martin. I'm sure you will smash it
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Jonathan Roy
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Karen Mair
Good luck martin
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Peters Family
Fantastic charity, congratulations on being selected and good luck with all the training, you know you can do this but we will be behind you all the way x x
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Gavin Lovell
Run well chap!
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Antony, Hannah And Family
Good luck Martin!
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Martin
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Nettie
From Nettie Colman my neighbour
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Audrey Jeffrey
We're supporting you every stride Martin !!
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Great charity. Very best of luck with the London marathon. It's any amazing experience