In memory of Aaron Websell
Martin had been with Aaron just days beforehand, so the news was a huge shock to Martin and everyone who knew him. In memory of Aaron and the many tales and anecdotes that made everyone remember him with a smile and wish he was still here, Martin ran in the 2024 Chester Marathon, the […]
Raising awareness to make a difference – Andrew’s story.
Andrew Morris ran the Great North Run in September 24 in memory of his partner Emily Harkleroad who passed unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism (PE). “I fundraised for my partner, Emily Harkleroad who sadly died very suddenly on the 19th of December 2022 as a result of a pulmonary embolism. Emily was just 31. “I chose […]
London Landmarks Half Marathon
With every step, I hope to raise awareness and support for this incredible charity that has made a profound impact on my life. On November 29, 2023, my life changed forever. I had been feeling unwell for over a week, with persistent shortness of breath. After struggling to secure a GP appointment, I made my […]
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 […]
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 […]
My beloved best friend, Soph, aged 28, died suddenly and tragically in 2019
Sarah’s beloved best friend, Soph, died suddenly and tragically in 2019 aged just 28. To honour her memory and take part in something way beyond her comfort zone, she signed up to the Royal Parks Half Marathon in April 2021, the Edinburgh Half in May 2021 and is rounding the year off with the Amsterdam […]
Nina’s London Marathon Run
My dad sadly passed away in March 2014, due to Thrombosis. As a child I told my dad I wanted to run the London marathon, now I have a ballot place, sadly he can’t be there to watch so I’d like to raise money for my marathon to help a truly great charity in honour […]
Hollie’s Olympic Triathlon
I appreciate anyone taking the time out of their busy day to have a read through what I’m doing and why. At the beginning of June 2018 myself and my friends received some devastating and heart breaking news. My close friend Jo had suddenly and tragically Passed away. She had suffered a pulmonary embolism, due […]
Let the Games Begin
If you’ve been reading my recent blog’s and social media posts, you will have seen that I have tried to up my general activity to avoid what can be a very sedentary lifestyle – see my blog on Urban Tales of the Desk Jockey. Did you know that the typical working adult spends more time sitting […]
