I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health in memory of my brother Paul
In March 2025 we were devastated by the loss of my brother to what an autopsy revealed was a pulmonary embolism. Paul was 50 - far too young to be leaving his family behind. He had suffered from Asthma his whole life, and believed it was a flare up of asthma that was affecting him in the days before he died.
When I started reading about pulmonary embolisms, Asthma + Lung UK was the first place that returned some really helpful information.
It's impossible to say that more information could have lead to a different outcome for Paul, but further information and education could always lead to better outcomes for somebody. I think that is a fitting tribute to Paul. I love you bro. x
Selfishly, it's brought my own health into sharper focus, and this will provide the perfect goal for me to address that.
The official statistics show that every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I'm running the London Marathon 2026 for Asthma + Lung UK, the only 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.
Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Starke
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Tigger
Go Stooz Go! Was thinking of you as I walked up Morecambe Prom (watching other people out for a run and being delighted for them, and for me not to be running ;)) and now I can think of you pelting around London! Good luck buddy (and here's to plenty of TLC when you're done)
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Sarah & Ray
Good luck Stuart!!!
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Euro
At least this year you can’t get beaten by me! :) Good luck mate - making Paul very proud.
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Paul Parker
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Paul And Nicky
Good luck mate
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Denise Kemsing Runners
Listen to your body
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Paul Bee
So proud of you matey ! So looking forward to seeing you tomorrow running in a tutu ! You’ve got this and you’ll smash it! Love you x
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Kate Jjm Simpson
Wow you have raised over three grand! Superstar!!! Best wishes for the run.
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Caroline Bevan
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Jon, Sarah, Meredith & Beckett
Go smash it Bruvva, you got this. xx
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Abi Maher
You are amazing in every single way and I know you are going to smash this. Good Luck Uncle Stoo!!!! 💛🥳👏
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Alan D
Will be cheering you on tomorrow. Good luck mate! Al, Lou & the boys xx
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Hebba
I wish it could be more, what an awesome thing you're doing. I had P.E's when pregnant and it was the most terrifying feeling of my life. Good luck! 🍀
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Ginny Al-rais
Good luck Stuart! We'll be cheering you on from Kemsing, you've got this! Ginny and Andy x
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Hannah De Gruchy
You’ll smash it, Stoo xx
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Karen Maher
Can’t believe you are crazy enough to go again. So proud of you and can’t wait to be cheering you on! Love you bro! Xxx
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Geoff W X
Good Luck Stuart x
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Ollie Maher
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Jamie Dare
Good luck mate If it starts getting tough just pretend I'm chasing you in a wrestling suit Xx
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Susie And Ryan
Go stu! Love Susie and Ryan :)
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Tom And Sophie Matthews
Hope you have a great race. Lovely to meet you in Ridings.
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Graeme Pate
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Sarah Pye
Smash it Stuart!
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Jo Mitchell
Good luck Stoo! Xx
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Jane Cox
Good luck!
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Molly Broughton
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Earl Ingleton
Enjoy, Good Luck and Safe Run Stuart, Regards, Earl Ingleton,
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Justin I
Great effort, great cause.
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Richard York
Dude, I wish you the very best of luck on your important mission. You are a ledge. Much love, Scream xx
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Maggs
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Rosalyn Foreman
Good luck
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The Fans Of Kemstock
Proceeds from Kemstock courtesy of Simon Geldof
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Rebecca Bardsley
Wanna see you run like Phoebe! Good luck, look after the creaking body, here’s to Paul xx
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Daniel Ewen
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Stephanie Lord
Go Stu! Am sure you will smash it, good on you for running for such a great charity and such an important cause.
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Ben Brook
Its only 17,803.8 darts throws
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Molly Broughton
I’m SO proud of you! Can’t wait to see you from the sidelines! I know you’ll be fantastic as ever. Love youuuuu 🧡
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Fraser Dick
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Rich Back
Best of luck with the race and fingers crossed you beat 501!
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Suzanne Hart
Good luck Savage - I know you will smash it 💪 Suze & Mike (CoLDA)
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Gary Priest
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Stephen Blake
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The Taheris
Good luck mate!
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Claire Robinson
Good luck Stuart!
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Anonymous
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Stefan Stone
Good luck
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Caro
Good luck Stuart, a worthy cause. xx
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Karl Fuhrmann
You will smash it!
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Michael Mcglew
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Neal Craig
All the best mate
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Pardeep
Good luck!!
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Sam Defrates
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Jimmy Graham
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Charlotte Fisher
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Ed Blackburn
Great cause, Stu, seen you training hard on the mean streets of Kemsing and Seal.
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Savannah Harris
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Anonymous
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Mike Smith
Just realised how close this is now and I hadn't sponsored you! Good luck 👍
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Kay Hollands
Good luck Stuart xx
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Salad Cream
Good luck mate!
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Helen Fulcher
Good luck with the night and the run! Hope all goes well!
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Jeanne Broughton
Go for it , Stuart. X
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Lovey
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Stuart Hollands
From sales of things!
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Benn
Lets go champ
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Louise, Martin & Arabella
Good luck Stuart!
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Perter Hrnciar
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Karen Gosling
Well done Stuart! An important cause. What a fantastic thing to do in memory of your brother.
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Andreea Rooney
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Poppy Harrison
What an incredible motivator. Good luck and thanks for your kind wishes about my dad last year x
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Disha Chavda
good luck xx
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Tim Delee
Well done Stuart. Hope your wearing your Millwall shirt.
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Jon Drake
Best of luck mate
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Luke Crosby
Good luck Stu!
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Martin Kneller
Good luck Stooz! All the best…Martin K
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Kristie Horley
Good luck Stu, I'm in total awe! You've got this x
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Vinnie
Good luck Stooz… still miss Paul and his sweets at Millwall (although Jordan is doing a great job)
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Tigger
Massive hugs - and cheers for the training AND the big day, Mister.
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Claire & Mick Hayes
Wishing you all the best running in memory of a lovely man.
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Steve Potter
Thank you so much for the darts you kindly sent my lad. All the best on the marathon run 👏
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The Professor-uk
Good luck!
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Bcr Addy
Good luck mate 💪
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Mini975
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Bcr_electric
Wishing you all the best with the run and for a great cause.🙌🏼
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Claire Cutler
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Fiona Sullivan
Best of luck Stu!
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Anita Clements
What an amazing way to remember your brother. You will do great ❤️
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Sarah Truett
Go smash it Stuart! All the best for the big day!
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Lukas Schogalik
All the Best with the run and your family in challenging times of life
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Carolyn And Roy Pedersen
Go Stuart
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Daniel Demonakis
Good luck Stuart
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David Mobsby
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Daniel Baker
Dear Stuart Great cause, good luck !
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Mike Eddington
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Connor Jennett
Best of luck running the marathon, Stuart. It's all going to a great cause!
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Vidya Ramadas
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Tomasz Szarko
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Ollie Cassidy
Paul was such a great man! Thinking of all the family.
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Jordan Hollands
Go get them dude. Do it for, dad x
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Hannah Langley
Good luck xx
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James Mitchell
Fantastic effort mate. You’ll smash it. x
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Tina Nash
Thinking of Paul x x
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Eve Hollands
Thank you Stu x For Paul, with love always xx
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Ollie Maher
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Viola Scott
Hi Stuart, A worthy cause! Good luck with the training! (to cite a certain company: Just do it. ;-) ) Cheers Viola
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Jack Sim
Good luck Stuart!
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Kaveesha
All the best, Stu! Such an importance cause.
Go Stu!