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Smita Elmore

London Marathon 2026

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I am raising money to fight for lung health!

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. 

I was due to be running the London Marathon 2026 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe.

Ironically I now can’t because at the end of my summer hols 2025 I had of several asthma attacks and complications from a bout of Covid- this next year is a different kind of marathon for me it seems. 

Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I used these helplines last year when I was recovering from a silent chest attack and again now - I would be very grateful  for your support as would support others like me …

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Like Britney says… Oops I did it again.

Wednesday 3rd Sep
Soooo did you know 4 people die every day in the UK because of Asthma … I didn’t and I have had it since I was 16!

Talking about that … 30 years ago I was trekking up a mountain in the Himalayas at high altitude only to be felled by an attack (I mean obvs my first had to be sooo extra!) . I didn’t think much of it at the time- how dangerous it was not having access to oxygen or what it is like not having appropriate medical support,  

16 year old me was too busy cringing /crushing on the handsome and fit Army Captain (Ian Andersen I still remember you!) who had carried me on his back for about a mile to camp! 

30 years later I’m writing to you from a “virtual ward” (how very 2025!) - I’ve had 3 asthma attacks in the last 10 days and a range of other complications.

It’s likely a result of a Covid infection - bloody Covid like that one party guest who doesn’t know it’s time to leave (err sorry if that’s been me in your life btw!) 

So even though it’s not as bad as last year when I was admitted with pneumonia tipping into a silent chest attack (can’t go into that one now!) and even though I recovered then I’m once again back to step one on the recovery roundabout! 

But I’m lucky… I have access to a fab GP , fab family and friends and loads of support including this one that supported me in my recovery last year. 

So please help me help them and others - if for no other reason than because I feel awful at the moment and it would make me feel happier that I was helping in some way …..

Sx 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£20

Amelia Reimink

Sending all the love my beautiful friend. Thinking of you ❤️xx

£15

Michelle Hamilton-pike

£25.20

Emma Smith-jaynes

You’re amazing, Smita. Sending all strength and positivity to you, and a big hug xx

£50

Kriti Bami

With you every step of the way on your alternative marathon!! Love you xx

£20

Katie Yessen

£63

Paul F

I think you're fab and I am learning a lot from you.

£21

Katie Coles

Hoping you are on the mend soon and sending lots of love, sure you will bounce back as you always do. Katie, Matt,Finley and Freya. Xxxx

£24

Aqasa Nu, Nisha Shah And Shveta Shah

One step at a time, keep your focus.

£50

Catherine Baber

Rooting for you on your alternative marathon Smita xx

£60

Kathryn Gordon

Having a son with some of these Challenges, but not quite such a marathon, your cause and your marathon are close to my heart Best wishes for a really good run and maybe even a run in the future Kathryn

£15.75

Harriet Clews

Sending big hugs, Smita xxx

£10

Emily Perrin

Love you Smita! ❤️

£21

Anonymous

£10.50

Jaya Donegan

£25.20

Sarah Phillips

2027 here you come! ❤️❤️

£105

Tracy Arnold

You’ve got this!! Your heart will pull your lungs through! I’m cheering your every step and breath you take!! ❤️

£52.50

Zeena & Anil

Feel better very soon Smita. Thinking of you x

£25.20

David Rutschman

£20

Will

Get better quick! X

£25.20

Joanne Thornley

Focus on yourself this year and you will be ready to rock 2027! We’re all here for you - hope to catch up soon xo

£106.05

Smita Elmore

You’ve got this - Me

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