🏃♀️ I'm Running the London Marathon 2026 for Asthma + Lung UK — In Memory of My Dad and Uncle 💙
Hi everyone,
In April 2026, I’ll be taking on the challenge of a lifetime to become part of the 1% club and running the London Marathon. That’s 26.2 miles of sweat, grit, and determination. But I’m not just doing this for the finish line or the medal. I’m running in honour of two incredible people who are no longer with us — my dad and my uncle.
Why Asthma + Lung UK?
As many of you may know, my dad passed away on 16th Feb 2018 when he was only 51 from a rare lung condition called Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia (LIP). Watching someone you love slowly lose the ability to breathe - something so simple and essential that we all tend to take for granted - was heartbreaking.
On 14th Feb 2025, we had to say goodbye to my Uncle Vic, someone who had battled withChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for many years. Another painful reminder of how cruel and unforgiving lung disease can be.
Both of them were strong, kind, and full of life. Their absence has left a huge hole in our family. Running this marathon is my way of keeping their memory alive - and fighting for a future where fewer families have to go through what we did.
What Your Support Means
By donating to Asthma + Lung UK, you’re helping to:
- Fund life-saving research into lung diseases like LIP, COPD, and asthma
- Provide critical support for people struggling to breathe
- Campaign for cleaner air, better treatment, and earlier diagnoses
Every mile I run, every blister I earn, and every early morning I drag myself out of bed - it’s all for them. And for the millions of others in the UK living with lung conditions.
How You Can Help
If you’re able to, please consider supporting my marathon journey. No donation is too small. Even sharing my fundraising page makes a difference.
🫁 Together, we can fight for lungs. We can honour the people we’ve lost. And we can give others a better chance.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, donating, and cheering me on.
With love and gratitude,
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Richard And Debbie Cradduck
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Kim
Good luck tomorrow Molly be looking out for you on the tv x
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Sally Butcher
So so proud of u and love u loads x
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Chops
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Ellis, Frankie, Elsie & Frankie
Proud of you. Love you lots xxx
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Lizzy Andrews
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Jordan, Georgia, Layke, Cove
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Kieron Kennerley
Good luck 👍🏻
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Brandon Kennerley
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Daryl Rivett
Good Luck Molly
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Ron Brunsdon
Good luck
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Ellis Langford
Good Luck Molly!! You’ve got this💪🏼 love you x
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Nathan O’hara
You’ll smash it!! And here’s to get you over 2k!! Well done and enjoy it! X
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Kelly L
Well done Molly!
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Scott Mitchell
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Raj Sehgal
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Taff
Big up!
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Elaine @ Sofia
So proud of you for doing this and no doubt your dad will be with you all the way 🩷💙
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Val Wilkins
Hi Molly. Best of luck. Val x
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Emily, Aiden & Charlie X
Good luck Molly!! x
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Sarah & Tristan Rose
Go go go MMB! You've got this! xxx
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Julie Butcher
So proud of you Molly. Your Dad and Uncle Vic will be cheering you on ! Xxx
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Dave O'flynn
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Jasmine Edwards
Good luck Molly xx
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Chris Morley
So Proud 🥹 I know how much this means to you You will do great 👍🏻 Thinking of you every mile mate
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Jacqueline Chalaye
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Emma X
Go smash it girl xx
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Anonymous
Charity cup night
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Rosalind Mcfadden
Wishing you luck on your run and for an amazing cause.
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Kayleigh & Brad
Good Luck, Enjoy every mile! You’re going to smash it. See you at the finish line 🥂 x
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Anonymous
Good luck Molly, love Nan x
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Woods Independent Real Estate
Good luck! You’re going to smash it, enjoy every minute…it’s the best experience and all for such a great cause!
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Sam Kennerley
Just to round you up to the £500 mark! Keep at it❤️
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Jj
Good luck you have got this xx
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Abbey Love
Good Luck Molly!
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Jamie Duhigg
Smashing it! X
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Miles
Go get em Tiger
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Anita
Go smash it
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Grant Gulczynski
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Vanessa Williams
Smash it Molly
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Maura Hubbard
Well done Molly- am sure you will smash this !
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Paul Sumpter
Good luck Molly - you (and Sam) will smash it!
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Nosisa Majuqwana
Yes Molly! You’ve totally got this!!
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Alaya And Nya X
You got this Molly!
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Nathan O’hara
GOOD LUCK #TEAMBREATHE
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Mollie Barnes Xoxo
Gooooo sista 🤪 can’t wait to cheer you on 🎉🎉🎉 Ps this don’t mean ur getting free lashes 😂
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Nicola Young Gary Young
Good luck and for a good cause 🥰
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Caroline Tickner
Go girl - enjoy the training 😱 you will make your dad proud ❤️
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Lauren Edwards
Happy Team Breathe Giving day! You’re going to SMASH it! See you at the finish line gal! ❤️
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Lauren Harris-pugh
Good luck Molly, It is hard work but you will love every moment! Xx Lauren, Tom, Maia and Demi
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Tracey Pickett
Go smash it Molly know your do it and they both and all us will be so proud of you. Tracey xx
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Sam Kennerley
Just to start you off, very proud of you for this❤️xx
Good luck Molly!!!