On the 13th October 2024 I will be taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon in honour of my beautiful cousin Sophia. 

Sophia truly was one of the most kind and generous souls, it was impossible to be anything but happy when with her. I am sure I speak for many when I say that you only had to meet Sophia once for her to leave a lasting impression. She was known for her incredible kindness and purest of intensions. If you needed advice, a shoulder to cry on or simply just a friend, Sophia was somebody you could count on. I simply can’t put into words just how incredible she truly was and I am certain that everybody who knew her would absolutely agree. 

After a battle with her mental health, on October 7th Sophia sadly passed away. It is a terrible tragedy what has happened and it really has broken mine and so many others hearts. A wonderful women who has been taken from us all far too soon. I know I speak on behalf of everybody who knew Sophia when I say just how much she will be missed. There will be a hole in our hearts for a lifetime.

I have decided for my half marathon run I will be raising money for the charity ‘Mind’, any donations would be absolutely amazing. Nowhere near enough funding goes towards mental health and I would love to do everything I possibly can to help change that. Anything from as little as £1 or a simple share of the page would be one step closer than we where yesterday. 

Thank you to everybody who helps make this world a kinder place for us all, and PLEASE I beg. If you are reading this and you are struggling at all, you can do this. You are special, and meant to be here. The world is a brighter place with you in it, never doubt your purpose. You are loved, and you are blessed. Reach out to those around you, never feel like you have to fight this battle on your own. We love you.

To Sophia,

Not a day goes by where I don’t sit and think about you, about how pure and wonderful you were. How much of a positive place you made this world. I wish I could have helped you want to stay, I wish I could have done more. Despite everything you went through I just know you will be looking down, doing all you can to help make life that little bit kinder to us all. You deserved all of the happiness my angel, I am just devastated that we couldn’t give that to you down here. Rest peacefully Sophia, you will forever be missed. 

Sophia Khan 🤍 

29/03/1991 - 07/10/2023