In loving memory of a dear aunt
Molly courageously embarked on a fundraising journey in loving memory of her dear Auntie, Kim, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away two years ago due to a pulmonary embolism (PE). Honouring their shared love of “The Lord of the Rings”, Molly participated in her first, ‘Conqueror Virtual Challenge’, aiming to walk the entirety of the […]
Robbie’s Oxford Half Marathon challenge
Having had a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) In December 2021, Robbie undertook the Oxford half marathon in 2023, in support of Thrombosis UK. In December 2021, Robbie developed multiple blood clots in his right lung, a condition known as a pulmonary embolism (PE). Initially, he hesitated to seek treatment, unaware that his symptoms could […]
Alan’s 50 Miles in 5 Days Challenge – A Walk in the Park……
Alan Jones-Bratt lost his beloved wife, Mary, in January 2023 as a result of an undiagnosed pulmonary embolism (PE). Alan contacted Thrombosis UK early in 2024 sharing his wish to honour his wife by doing a 50 mile walk across 5 days and 5 parks in August. Now for most young fit and healthy people […]
Lewis’ fundraising in memory of Sophie
Lewis’ fundraising journey from the beginning – The Three Peaks Challenge! When Lewis initially contacted the charity, he expressed his desire to fundraise in memory of his girlfriend Sophie. He had opened a GoFundMe page and his idea was to do the Three Peaks Challenge. In events such as these, fundraisers usually seek an organised […]
Olivia’s inspiring walk
In August 2024 Olivia and members of her family embarked on a walk to climb Mount Snowdon in memory of their uncle. The initial date for the walk was unfortunately postponed due to poor weather conditions, but August not only gave them good weather, it also helped them to extend their fundraising target and double […]
Fundraising in memory of Rachel
Hi, my name is Bex and I am raising money for Thrombosis UK in aid of my best friend, who unfortunately passed away on the 5th of June 2020 due to a pulmonary embolism. Due to the situation we were in at the times with Covid, Rachel was feeling unwell and really out of breath, […]
Amber’s challenge in memory of John
My name is Amber, I’m 26 years old and from Preston, Lancashire. I was fortunate to have a great Dad called John who was kind, hardworking and hilarious. kind, hardworking and hilarious Sadly, at the end of February, at the age of 63, Dad was diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism and passed away on 17th March […]
Abigail’s Story
My name is Abigail, and I am 22 years old. Two years ago, in March 2020, I was diagnosed with a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST). I had suffered excruciating headaches Throughout late 2019 and early 2020, whilst on a year abroad in France, I had suffered excruciating headaches and put these down to stress. […]
Sharna Harmes and Tayla Davis are organizing this fundraiser to benefit Thrombosis UK
On the 31st March 2021 I was diagnosed with a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) in my right leg & PE (Pulmonary Embolism) on my left lung. This was only 3 weeks after giving birth to my second son, Roman. When I received this news and was told I am extremely lucky to have had the […]
‘Hike-It’
Ken Gregory and his daughter Vicky are taking a hike in Italy. In memory of their beloved wife and mother – Gio, who tragically died of a pulmonary embolism in 2019, Ken and Vicky will be walking 100km of the Via Francigena to Rome to raise funds and awareness of Thrombosis. You can donate and […]
