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Laura's lung disease research fundraiser

Laura Dean is raising money for University of Sheffield

The Big Walk 2026 · 3 July 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

The Big Walk is back for 2026! On Friday 3 July, walkers will be fundraising to save young lungs.

Story

When my daughter was born prematurely she luckily had the benefit that doctors knew this was going to happen and so I had steroid injections to prepare her lungs. But for most babies there is no preparation and for a baby born before 32 weeks, breathing is a battle. A third of these infants are at risk of developing lung disease. Because standard scans use radiation that is too dangerous for these babies, doctors are forced to treat them without seeing the full picture. Your support will remove the need for guess work and provide parents with the reassurance that they need.

Donating means you’ll help to improve imaging technology for children who desperately need it. For a child suffering with cystic fibrosis or asthma, you are providing the technology that will shape a healthier future.

I'm going to take on the Big Walk at Sheffield to raise funds for this valuable work. It's 48 km with some serious elevation as we start in the Peak District so it's a big challenge

Thank you for making a gift to help me reach my fundraising goal!

Donation summary

Total
£70.00
+ £17.50 Gift Aid
Online
£70.00
Offline
£0.00

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