March for March – Walking in Memory of Karen Testa (née Clague)

This March, I am taking on a step challenge in memory of my childhood best friend, Karen Testa (née Clague), who tragically passed away on 21st June 2024 from an asthma attack.

To celebrate what would have been her 49th birthday (March 21st), and support causes close to my heart, I will be walking (maybe a little running) to achieve 175,000 steps per week (25,000 steps per day on average) throughout March.

Remembering Karen 💜

Karen was born on 21st March 1976, in the Isle of Man, and our friendship began before we could even walk—our mothers were best friends, and so were we. The Noons and the Clagues did everything together: family trips, countless sleepovers, days at Summerland, and cinema outings. Karen was my “Sister from another Mister”, and even though we went to different high schools and later had distance between us, our bond remained unbreakable.

In her early adulthood, Karen moved to the United States, where she built a beautiful life with her husband Keith and their two children, Joey and Christian. She adored her life and friends in the states - but was always a true Manx woman at heart and a massive Liverpool FC supporter!

Football was her passion, and it became her profession—she was a respected coach, inspiring young girls in the sport she loved.

Her loss has left a gaping hole in our lives, and my heart goes out to Keith, Joey, Christian, and her family—Janet, Peter, Neal, and Christian Clague.

Life will never quite be the same without her, but we will continue to honour her memory.

Why These Charities?

I have chosen to raise funds between Asthma + Lung UK and Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man:

💙 Asthma + Lung UK – To support research, raise awareness, and help those living with asthma.

💜 Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man – To offer support to those grieving the loss of a loved one.

The Step Challenge

✅ Goal – Walk 175,000 steps each week in March (that’s over 700,000 steps in total!)

How You Can Help

💖 Donate – Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!

📢 ​Share – Help spread the word by sharing this fundraiser.

👟 ​Join In – If you’d like to walk alongside me one day (virtually or in person), please get in touch, I’d love the support!

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s honour Karen’s memory, her birthday, and her incredible spirit— You’ll Never Walk Alone 💙💜

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