Hi everyone,

My Name is Lynn ; I am 45 and live in Cambridgeshire. 6 years ago I was in a fire, and have now got COPD and recently been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I have been on oxygen 24 hours a day since the fire.

(UPDATE:I had a nasal cannular for 6 years but I have just had a scoop fitted, which is a small tube going into my trachea, It works much more effectively as  the oxygen goes directly to my lungs, and it is also less obvious. I love it.) 

I have done a few sponsored walks locally but decided that I wanted to not only raise more money, but also raise the profile of Lung disease. So I have decided to do The London Marathon . "You must be mad!" I hear you thinking. well you might be right, but I will not be running the Marathon, I will be walking it in 5 days with a nurse to accompany me, and a small trolley to carry my oxygen in.
I am quite a confident person, although when I first got put on oxygen I thought my life was over, not being able to breathe is the most terrifying experience anyone should have to go through. It affects any age, from a small baby to a grown adult. I know from experience how it feels. I was very frightened that I didn’t have a future. I was assessed for a lung transplant which thankfully I do not need at this time, but will do if my condition deteriorates. 

 I joined a support group of which I am now Chairperson, that gave me the confidence to fight my disease, and made me realise that I am one of the lucky ones. This is why I have decided to help people who are not as lucky as me! Lung disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK , there are 43 different Lung diseases, and money is desperately needed for research!!! So I would be so grateful if you would sponsor me. 

 People take being able to breathe for granted, until they have seen a close friend or relative struggle to get their next breath!  So help me to raise as much as I can to help The British Lung Foundation.

I know times are hard, but it is even more hard for people that cannot breathe. Please give as much as you can. even an extra £ will go a long way to help people with lung disease. We all need our lungs to live, so lets help people live longer!!!

 Thank you so much

 Lynn x

 YOU WILL MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE WITH LUNG DISEASE!! 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!