1 in 5 of us will have a lung condition during our lifetime. There's a new diagnosis every minute.I'm running The London Marathon 2023 for Asthma + Lung UK. Theyre the only UK charity that fights for everyones 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 UKs nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!

I am absolutely delighted to be running the 2024 London Marathon for Asthma and Lung UK. This is a charity I hold close to my heart and I’m proud to raise money to help fund research and provide help and support to sufferers and their families.

I chose this charity because my husband, Chris, has had asthma all his life which has impacted on his health. Chris’s dad also has COPD (a lung disease that causes restricted airflow and breathing problems) and had to retire early due to this. Both my son and daughter have had asthma all their lives and luckily Millie has grown out of it in her teenage years. Ally still has to take his inhalers daily in order for him to lead a healthy life the same as his peers.
When both my children were younger they had overnight stays in hospital due to suffering asthma attacks. During these worrying times I was so grateful to the NHS who helped enormously. The charity works in partnership with the NHS to ensure all advice, etc, is up to date.

I started running just under 2 years ago. Those who know me know I really was a non runner/ exerciser. I used to turn up for long walks with my flip flops on. Over the past 21 months I have completed many 5/10k’s and more recently the Edinburgh half marathon, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I now feel it’s time for my next challenge of the marathon this would a huge achievement and where better than London?!

This is also a chance for me to raise awareness and give back to a charity that is close to my heart. Thanks for reading my story and for any donations.
Love Amanda xx