I’m running The Great North Run in the fight for breath!
In August 2025, my kind, caring, strong and humble dad was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis - a disease that I hadn't heard of prior to last year. There is no cure. My dad passed away in June this year.
More funding is desperately needed to support more research, faster diagnosis and hopefully, one day, a cure for this devastating disease. That's why I'm running The Great North Run for Asthma + Lung UK.
Just £24 could support a researcher at the start of their career to carry out an hour of lung health research to ensure we attract and keep the best scientific minds to focus on lung disease.
Thank you so much for visiting my page and for any donation you can give x
My Updates
4 days to go!
Wednesday 9th Sep Counting down the days now until I take on this rather nerve wracking challenge! Thank you so much for all the donations so far, I am massively grateful to everyone who has contributed.
4 weeks to go
Sunday 16th Aug A month until the race and feeling motivated after spending the last week of reminiscing, running and reflecting in my dad's beloved Anglesey ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£15.75
Dawn Ford
£10
Hannah Quinn
Good luck Kathryn! You've been smashing the training runs so I know you'll do amazing! Such a worthy cause x
£15.75
Clare Ireland
Good luck Kathryn, wishing you a great run!
£10.50
Jamie Brownhill
Good luck Kathryn
£15
Yasmin Barclay
Good luck Kathryn!!
£50
Patricia Hughes
Good luck, love Mum xx
£21
Vicky L
Well done on raising such a mega amount for such an important cause. You will smash the great north & do your Dad proud! Good luck xx
£20
The Joyces
Best of luck for a wonderful cause for your Dad x
£15.75
Sarah Mcintosh
Go girl!
£10.50
Emily Roberts
£24
Vicky Moran
Good luck xx
£15.75
Vicky Wood
Good luck Kathryn! Hope you enjoy the day xx
£10
Amie
This is typical Kathryn - channeling your energy into positivity. Love it and know you will both do your dad so proud xx
£10
Amy Douglas
Best of luck you amazing, lovely lady xx
£76
Anonymous
An incredible cause. Best of luck!
£10.50
Van Houplines Fam
£40
Jenny Mcdonald
Super work Kathryn! I know you'll smash it! Your dad would be so proud of you and your brother xx
£24
Mariam Hashim
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time but your dad would be so proud of you running for this charity xxx
£30
Dave Hartill
£15.75
The Quansahs
Good luck Kathryn and Dave!
£10
Dyf, Liz & Boys
Good luck
£10
Kathryn Kershaw
Good luck my love xxxx
£24
Trystan And Sandra
Well done to you both – proud of you. Amdani (as your dad would say)! Lots of love from us all in Cardiff xxx
£50
Aunty Margaret And Malcolm
Wishing you and David great success. Love Aunty Margaret xx
£24
Graeme Evans
£63
Mary Adamiak
We are so proud of you Lots of love Mary and Dave
£20
Faye Watson
Go for it Kathryn! Good luck with all the training and on the big day. I know you’ll smash it and all with a cheery smile 😊 xx
£15.75
Amy A
Go Kathryn!
£10
Alyssa Kinsey
£24
Graeme Evans
Best of luck with the fundraising and the run x
£21
Amanda Martin
Go smash it Kathryn! Wishing you lots of luck with your run for a great cause. x
£10
Chris Best
Good luck Kathryn, I know you'll absolutely smash it!
£31.50
Francesca Requin
Good luck to you Kathryn and Dave! Love Cesca xx
£30
Angharad Sherrington
Good luck Kathryn and Dave You can do it!!!
£30
Marc And Michelle
Thinking of you all x
£15.75
Emma Parry
Everything you do, you do with a smile on your face and I’m sure this will be no exception. Well done you. Lots of love. EP xx
£10
Laura Vh
Knew you LOVED running - you protest too much! Good luck x
£15
Jade Grayson
£52.50
Mags
Good Luck Kathryn lots of love Aunty Mags xx
£27.30
David Padwick
Sending you all our love and best wishes
£60
Go Kathryn you will smash it!! Xx