Steve Morgan

I am finally running the London Marathon - please help me raise money for Asthma UK

I have had Asthma since I was at least 7 years old. Throughout my school years I was unable to do any sport. Asthma treatment was almost non-existent when I was young, I spent many days and nights struggling to breathe with my head over a bowl of hot water infused with a cocktail of cough mixtures.  
I went to boarding school for my secondary education, and despite my protests I was often made to take part in cross country races - which on most occasions resulted in spending several days in the school hospital recovering. It was during the latter years of my secondary school education that Asthma medication started to become more effective. This was the start of my long journey to a mostly well controlled Asthma - although when I do forget, or the preventative inhaler runs low, I soon start to feel tight chested and out of breath.
Asthma treatments have continued to improve and have transformed my ability to exercise. I completed my first marathon at the age of 60 in 2022,and cycled all three ascents of the Iconic Mont Ventoux in a day for my 60^th Birthday.  None of this would have been possible without the advances in Asthma treatment.
I have now completed 6 Marathons and my aim is to do 10 by the time I am 70. Running the London Marathon has always been my dream home marathon.  As a bonus my wife Katrina will also be running London and her third Marathon. I am very lucky to be able to do it whilst at the same time raising money for Asthma UK. I will be very grateful for any donations you could make!