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
£15.75
Fiona Sullivan
£26.20
Anita Clements
What an amazing way to remember your brother. You will do great ❤️
£42
Sarah Truett
Go smash it Stuart! All the best for the big day!
£15.75
Lukas Schogalik
All the Best with the run and your family in challenging times of life
£20
Carolyn And Roy Pedersen
Go Stuart
£24
Daniel Demonakis
Good luck Stuart
£15
David Mobsby
£15
Daniel Baker
Dear Stuart Great cause, good luck !
£15.75
Mike Eddington
£50
Connor Jennett
Best of luck running the marathon, Stuart. It's all going to a great cause!
£15
Vidya Ramadas
£15.75
Tomasz Szarko
£15.75
Ollie Cassidy
Paul was such a great man! Thinking of all the family.
£105
Jordan Hollands
Go get them dude. Do it for, dad x
£10.50
Hannah Langley
Good luck xx
£52.50
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
£5
Ollie Maher
£5.25
Viola Scott
Hi Stuart, A worthy cause! Good luck with the training! (to cite a certain company: Just do it. ;-) ) Cheers Viola
£22
Jack Sim
Good luck Stuart!
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Kaveesha
All the best, Stu! Such an importance cause.
Best of luck Stu!