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Kirsteen's first (and last) marathon for Nepal/Tibet Flood Victims

Kirsteen Mack is raising money for Nepalese Doctors Association UK
In memory of Nepal/Tibet Flood Victims

Chicago Marathon 2026 · 11 October 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

The NDA Charity objectives are to relieve poverty, advance education, and promote health in Nepal and the Nepali diaspora in the UK and elsewhere by: providing support in the aftermath of natural disasters, improving access to education & healthcare, and promoting community development.

Story

For my midlife crisis I signed up to run a marathon, despite all available evidence pointing towards being a terrible runner.

So, while I slowly make my way around 26.2 miles wondering why I didn’t choose a hobby that involved sitting down, I’m raising money for people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

Living in Kathmandu, it’s been horrific to watch the devastation that has taken place over the past few days and the huge impact on communities already facing incredibly difficult circumstances. If my lack of running ability can be turned into something useful, this feels like a pretty good way to do it.

Every donation will help support flood relief in Nepal, and will also give me one more reason not to quit when I’m somewhere around mile 20, regretting every life choice that brought me there.

Thank you ❤️

Donation summary

Total
£1,961.79
+ £412.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,961.79
Offline
£0.00

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