I’m running the London Marathon 2026 to fight for lung health!
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. 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!
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Every Breath, Every Step
Tuesday 23rd Dec I’ll start with the Tokyo Marathon this March, then take on London — carefully, steadily, and with asthma in mind.If you feel able to support my fundraising, I would be very grateful.
Every donation helps make a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey. Share
Susumu Nagawa, My London Marathon for Every Breath
Friday 11th Jul Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with asthma - something I never imagined would happen to me as an adult. The timing was especially hard because it was just before the Tokyo Marathon, which I finally got into after 15 years of trying. I was told to stop training, but I couldn't give up. With medication, I managed to run, but I couldn't perform as I'd hoped.Running Tokyo with asthma made me realise just how tough everyday life must be for people living with chronic lung conditions. I knew I wanted to do more.
In April, I volunteered at the 12-mile water station at the London Marathon. Seeing all the runners inspired me so much - I promised myself: Next time, I won't just cheer, I'll run too. Now, that wish has come true!
My Doctors told me asthma won't simply go away - but I'm determined to fight it, mile by mile, step by step. Running for Asthma + Lung UK means I can help others breathe easier too.
I know raising £2,500 won't be easy. Every donation, no matter how small, will help people like me keep moving forward.
Please join me on this journey - together, we can make every breath count. Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£22
Anonymous
£105
Anonymous
ムッシュ！グットラック！！ アバターではなくリアルで頑張って下さいー
£105
Kazunori Kuwahara
Good luck!
£24
Kazunori Kuwahara
I support your challenge. Stay healthy and keep running strong!
£15.75
Akira Shimada
先日の神田分、thanksです。
£77
2025 Team Urawaomagihanabi
Many thanks to Yuna Yamazaki, Sayako Tsukahara, Hideo Kudo, Kazuhiko Sudo, Shinya Hiroto, Yasuhiro Kawamura, and Koki Handa
£63
Robert Hopkin
Good luck Susumu - Bon courage mon ami! A fantastic cause (not least add my lungs haven’t worked properly since catching Legionella last year) … I will look out for you on the telly!!!
£200
Yoshifumi Matsudaira
Stay healthy!
£60
Susumu Nagawa
£25.20
Susumu Nagawa
£23.10
