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On September 13th I'll be running my 33rd Great North Run.
This year I'll be running for my marra Neil who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in March 2025.
Neil's daughter Robyn, who is running the Great North Run with her mam Ashley and her brother James, wrote the following.....
'My amazing dad was unfortunately diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The first year of his initial diagnosis , medication and appointments has been tough to adjust to and navigate as a family. Whilst his illness is sadly terminal, all of our hope lies with the chance of him getting a double lung transplant, which could potentially offer him a full recovery and a second chance to do all the things he wants to do. With this hope we will be running together to raise awareness about the disease as well as the charities research. And most importantly we will be running as a tribute to my dad. He has spent his life showing us nothing but love and support, now its our turn to show him ours'
So my chosen charity this year will also be Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
We live in an area where when your marras need a bit of support we always rally round for them - that's what I'll be doing on the 13th September - Running for my marra Neil !!
Any donation you can make will as always be greatly appreciated.
Keith
