5 years later!
On 24th May 2026, I’ll be running the Edinburgh Marathon for Asthma + Lung UK, something that once felt completely unimaginable.
In July 2021, I had my first ever asthma attack. It was near-fatal. My heart stopped for four minutes, and I was placed in an induced coma. I went from never having had an asthma attack before to fighting for my life in a matter of moments.
The physical recovery was long, but the mental recovery took even longer. Learning to trust my breathing again was incredibly hard. Feeling breathless became terrifying. For a long time, my own body felt like something I couldn’t rely on.
When I eventually started running again, it wasn’t straightforward. Even as my body got stronger, my mind held me back. I reached a point where I physically could go further but mentally, the fear of becoming breathless wouldn’t let me push past it. Every hard breath reminded me of what I’d been through.
Running this marathon almost 5 years on is about more than the distance. It’s about facing that fear head-on and proving to myself and to anyone living with asthma that it doesn’t have to define or limit what you can or can’t do. It’s taken years to get to this point, and every mile represents resilience, recovery, and determination.
Asthma + Lung UK supports life-saving research, provides vital support for people living with lung conditions, and works to ensure no one has to face breathing problems alone. By sponsoring me, you’re helping to fund research, improve treatment, and support others who may be at the very start of a journey like mine.
Thank you so much for any support, whether that’s a donation, a share, or words of encouragement, it’s much appreciated ❤️
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I’m running for Asthma + Lung UK
Thursday 15th JanEvery minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with lung disease. I want to make a difference. I'm running 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!
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£10.50
Ranald Pringle
£30
Maggie Midmore
Well done Jamie, you're a star 🤩. Lots of love Maggie and Roy
£20
Helen, Sandy, Aila & Súilven Xx
👏 👏 👏
£21
Natasha Hardie
Well done Jamie. Otis couldn't stop talking about your amazing achievement at Playgroup. From Tash, Ian, Charlie & Bella x
£21
James & Freya
Awesome effort Jamie 💪💪💪
£52.50
Drummond Miller
Well done Jim Bell
£5
Susie Nelson
Congrats Jamie, what a super achievement for you and your charity. Xx
£52.50
Caz And Sam
£25
Ellie Parsons
£40
The Kerr’s.
Best of luck today Jamie, Do it for all us asthmatics !!
£23.10
Euan Gosney
£22
Douglas Mcewan
£21
David Brittain
Good Luck
£63
Greatbase
£23.10
Sparch
Keep the blue inhaler safe!
£63
Stuart Anderson
£15.75
Anonymous
£42
Len Fisher
£15.75
Sam Blackmore
£27.30
Ian Parris
Good luck Jamie
£27.30
Daniel Snoek
Go for it Jamie, you will soon enjoy Marathons I know our daughter enjoys them, why I just cannot understand!!!!
£10.50
Lenna And Georgia.
Good luck for Sunday!! What an amazing thing you are doing to raise awareness. Go coach Jamie! Lots of love Lenna and Georgia. x
£23.10
Jeanette Downie
£105
Robbie Parish
You can do it 😄
£10
Anonymous
Great cause!
£25
George & Dawn Schofield
Good luck Jamie
£26.25
Anonymous
Good luck Jamie !!
£50
Maxwell Allison
Good luck pal!
£23.10
Steven Bolton
Jamie, good luck mate - great cause too. Smash it. Stevie, Zoe, Cohen and Callie x
£25.20
Hamish Irvine Robertson
Good luck pal.
£26
Dan Brown
Inspiring story aimgo - all the best on the day!
£105
Mickey C
Go Jim x
£23.10
Alan Brown
Good on ya Jamie
£26.25
Guen, Nat, Tom, Emma And Bump X
Good luck Jamie!
£50
Chris Dickie
Go well Jamie - you've got this! The Dickies
£40
Stirlings
Good luck Jamie, such a great thing to be doing 🏃♂️
£15
Dave And Ana
£42
Paula Watson
£23.10
Catherine Collins Giacalone
£40
Rebecca Walton
Good luck!! From Rebecca and the Walton Clan
£25
Emma Brown
Great work Jamie and support team!! Good luck 🥳
£42
Bebe & Mario
All the best Jamie! Just a steady pace and you’ll get there to the finish line! 🤞👍👏😘
£105
Simon Jennings
From Simon, Leanne and Harry
£52.50
Chez & Alex
Milky Buttons are on us when you reach the finish line! X
£50
Tosies!
You're already living your 'personal best' life so just enjoy it! Love Rosie, Tom, Angus and Rufus
£20
Lucy And Andrew
Well done Jamie!
£40
Beaumont-kellys
Great job Jamie!!
£23.10
Lesley And Brian Hutchison
A very good cause. Good luck, Jamie!
£52.50
Adrian & Sarah
Well Jamie from Adrian and Sarah (on the estate)
£50
Joanna (clore)
Good luck BB! All the best, BB xx
£10.50
Steve, Gill & Kirsten
Good luck!
£22
Susie Collingbourne
Good luck with the marathon, hope you smash it and your fundraising target too. Love from the Collingbourne family x
£25
Elaine Park
Good luck Jamie. Elaine & Gordon
£50
Ian, Jen, Max, Abi & Sophie
Incredible effort Jamie! Sending you all the energy, run strong! 👏👏👏
£50
The Dick’s
All the best Jamie
£30
Sarah, Jamie, Gus & Clara X
So blooming impressed at you doing this and all that you’ve done/are doing to raise awareness and funds! You’ve got this wee Jamie Bell! Will be thinking of you on the day and cheering you on
£25
Anonymous
Good luck Jamie.
£23.10
Ashley Smith
Hope you beat the ketchup bottle and the banana 👍👍🤞
£50
Stuart & Christine
Good luck with your run
£42
Lorna And Bryn
Best of luck with your challenge Jamie, glad that you are continuing to do so well. Xx
£22
Connie Shields
Wish you every success, Jamie!
£23.10
A Green
Well done Jamie x
£42
Ian Parris
All the best Jamie, rather you than me!!
£42
Kenny Madden
Best of luck with the run mate 💪
£52.50
Team Thommo
Go well, pal. You’ve got this! Big love, Ally, Nancy, Hamish and Struan
£105
Alastair Bell
£50
The Anghels
Good luck for the marathon Jamie!
£44
Alexander Mitchell
Best of luck Mitchy and Laura
£42
Ross Michie
Great cause
£15.75
Andrew Kirkland
Gowannnn Jamie
£25
Daniel Snoek
Well done Jamie, you can do it, and only too pleased you are fit enough to be able to do it.
£40
Spencer Pepper
Good on you, Jamie and I look forward to seeing the finish line photo :-))
£42
Melanie Freeston
£40
Richard Nicolson
Good luck Jim!
£23.10
Pete, Joy, Poppy & Laurie
Well done Jamie! What a thing to do. You’ll smash it. From the Allison’s
£21
Duncan And Anna Calder
A great cause Jamie. Good luck.
£42
Sam Blackmore
£50
Elena Wright
Good luck Jamie The wrights x
£46.20
Iain Tinniswood
Epic work Jamie - proud of you big guy
£40
Jamie P
Good luck J!
£52.50
Tor
Great cause and all the best for the race, Tor
£23.10
Rommers
Quality Jamie!
£15.75
David Carter
£50
Jonathan Beaton
Good luck mate!
£52.50
Lynsey Gibb
Good luck Jamie!! The fact you’re even participating after everything you have been through, and for such a good cause- you’re already a winner!! Lynsey, Ryan & Mason xx
£52.50
Sj
Go wee bro Go! Well done we’ll be supporting you all the way! Best of luck love your big sis Andy Amelie Sadie and Milo xxx
£100
Fiona Shields
Good luck Jamie! A very worthwhile cause. Ken and I support you all the way x
£100
Jackie Pethick
Great cause Jamie
£44
Steph, Felix, Otis, Sherlock & Ziggy
We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to be your cheerleaders!! Feli and Oats contributed some Christmas money, that’s true love! We love you sooo much! Go Daddy gooooo! XXXXX
