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David Burrows

London Marathon 2026

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Why I'm running the London Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK

Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. I want to make a difference. I'm running the London Marathon 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. 

As an asthma sufferer myself, this is going to be something of a challenge, so your support is greatly appreciated.

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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My Goal

£1,500

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Target acquired

Wednesday 18th Mar
I was lucky enough to get my London Marathon place through the ballot (having tried on and off since I was 18, some 257 years ago).

That means I was able to set my own fundraising target. I set my sights low, starting at £1,000. Having beaten that with some considerable time to go, I raised it to £1,500 and I'm delighted to say I have now met and exceeded that figure.

I'm not setting a new formal target, but I'm hoping I can get beyond £2k now (why not?).

A huge thank you to EVERYONE who has donated so far. It's incredibly humbling.

What now?!

Wednesday 16th Jul
So, training for 2026 hasn't been going well because of acute bouts of dizziness. A trip to the GP and a specialist ENT doctor later, and as well as developing Crohn's, I have now developed Meniere's Disease. Basically, if there is a condition that's hard to spell, I have it (I just learned ankylosing spondylitis, which I spent years learning to spell, has been renamed axial spondyloarthritis. I mean, how the hell do you even say that!?).

I am determined this latest setback will not keep me away from London in April, but would love your support to help me along the way x

Let's try this again

Saturday 31st May
Having been all set up to run the 2025 London Marathon, I'm delighted my page is set up for 2026. 
"So why didn't you run in 2025?" I hear you not asking. Well, after months of training and just 6 short weeks from the big day, a routine colonoscopy suddenly became emergency surgery, with me having a substantial chunk of my colon removed. Initially, cancer was suspected. Thankfully, that turned out not to be the case. Crohn's was the diagnosis. 
Needless to say, I was in no fit state to take my place at the start in April (a walk to the shops was enough of a challenge) and so I deferred my place, and here we are. 
So, as well as being an asthma sufferer and having ankylosing spondylitis, I now have post-surgery recovery and Crohn's to throw into the mix. 
A big thank you to everyone who pledged money for 2025, who have had their donations carried over to next year. If you feel like you can join them, I'd be delighted. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£52.50

Paul Burrows

£15.75

Sophie Madden

£52.50

Tim Aaron J/12

£10

Anonymous

£22

Rebecca Dutton

Good luck, Dave! You'll be brilliant!

£15

Jane Herbert

£5

Sue Fraser

£20

The Wozencrofts

Good luck Dave - you got this!

£15

Jake Evans

You are going to smash it mate!! 😁🙌

£23.10

Anonymous

£20

David Burrows

£15.75

Laura Perry

Good luck

£10.50

Judith Williams

Good luck, brave man , x

£20

Tania Taylor

You can do it Mr B!

£5.25

Claire Whittock

All the best for this year. Well done. From Abbie and family xx

£5

Gwen Pugh

£10

Katherine French

£31.50

Henry & Debs

Well done mate . . . brilliant effort. xH&D

£23.10

Paula Jubb

All the best Dave. You can do it!

£23.10

Andy Rea

Dave you are an inspiration - keep on running!

£10

Karen Paterson

Sending my best of wishes Dave!

£5

Maisie

Good luck Dave!! Laura gave me some of your running tips last year 💪

£5

Keegan & Lara Robson

Well done Dave. Very inspiring.

£5

Lily Jones

Good luck 🍀

£15.75

Becky Goodall

Sending lots of good luck 👍🏼💪🏼

£10.50

Grace Owen

Good luck!!!

£5

Sharon Brookfield-lamie

Good luck

£10.50

Chris Hunt

Good luck. What a challenge!

£10.50

Anthony Price

Good luck!

£20

Victoria Jones

Good luck! ☺️

£10.50

Rachael And Ed Sims

£22

Katharine Harris

Congratulations on getting back to marathon running!

£10.50

Jo Jones

£50

Hilary Adlington

Good luck Dave!!

£25

Yeomans Family

Good luck Dave. You have worked hard, you can DO this. We will be cheering you on all the way. From the Yeomans's. Xx

£10.50

Sue Austin

You’ve got this Dave .. love ‘Auntie’ Sue x

£10.50

Deborah Knox

£21

John Kirk

Good luck Mr B!

£10

Soraya Mashadi

Go smash it lovely

£52.50

Chloe And Ethan

Great job Uncle Dave, we know you can do it! As your fav says "don't stop me now" :) xxx

£50

Chris Hawkes

All the best, Dave

£15.75

Sarah Mattey

Go for it Dave! All the very best x

£10

Naomi Jenkins (penrose)

Smash it, Dave... No, no - not your face! 🤣🙌

£15.75

Neil Coaten

You’ve got this! Wishing you the very best for the training.

£10

Andrew Ward

Go Bugs!

£20

Gill Williams

£15.75

Clare Sender

Well done Dave for overcoming so many set backs, I am cheering you on for next year.

£23.10

Kate Ballinger

The inimitable Mr Burrows will not let mere physical health challenges stop him!! Wishing you every type of positive Dave, and in awe of your determination. Have fun - looking forward to seeing photos at the finish line 💙

£15

Caroline Jones

Good luck Dave

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Anonymous

Good luck Dave!

£10

Jac Green

Good luck Dave

£22

Bechan Williams

Best of luck xx

£50

Anonymous

Fantastic effort Dave. The very best of luck to you.

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Jodie & Brad Perkins-smith

£31.50

Clare Boyes

£21

David Morris

All the best Dave

£20

Richard Jones

All the best Mr Burrows!! Would have been more impress you did it in the mobile phone costume! Must catch up soon for an energy drink (beer)

£42

Karen Higgins

Onwards!!!

£10

Alys Cummings

The Show Must Go On etc etc….good luck! 🙌🏻

£10.50

R Higgins

See you there. 💪🏼

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