In Her Name, One Step at a Time
In August 2023, I lost my best friend — my mum — to ovarian cancer.
She was beautiful, kind, strong, hilarious (even when she didn’t mean to be), and the heart of our family. Life hasn’t felt the same without her — but I knew I wanted to do something big, bold, and a little bit bonkers in her honour.
So naturally, I signed up for a 26.2-mile run.
I’m raising money for Target Ovarian Cancer, a charity doing incredible work to improve early diagnosis, support women living with the disease, and fund the research we urgently need. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” — but with better awareness and funding, it doesn’t have to be.
Training for the marathon will involve early mornings, sore knees, questionable playlists, and a very real emotional rollercoaster. But every step I take is for my mum. She cheered me on through everything — and now it’s my turn to do something that would have made her both proud and slightly concerned for my sanity.
If you’re able to donate, I’d be so grateful. Every pound goes towards a future where no one has to lose someone they love too soon.
This one’s for you, Mum. And yes, I promise I’ll stretch properly. 
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Keith De Bordes
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Lucy Thoms
Sending lots of love and wishing you the best of luck for your run, Amrit! You’ll smash it ❤️
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Sharon
Such a worthy cause. Good Luck 🤞🏾 😊
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Josie Adnett
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Oli Rahman
So sorry for your loss. What an incredible tribute. Best of luck!
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Emilio Ocampo
🏃🏽♀️❤️
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Caroline Thoms
Good Luck beautiful girl ❤️❤️
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Jamal
So proud of you. 💪❤️
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Nicola Thoms
So proud of you Am! Such an amazing thing to do in memory of your lovely Mum. We will be cheering you on every step of the way! xxx
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Rosaline Zulaikhah
She’ll be with you every step of the way <3 xxx
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Sandy Cahill
Good luck, Amrit :)
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Neera Lakhmana
Good luck 🤞 xxx
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Jessica Gray
Well done Amsie! You’re gonna smash it and we’ll be with ya every step of the way 💕 Jess and Keeks
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Anonymous
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Sophia Gray
Let’s go ✨👏🏾
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Anonymous
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Ola Koshoni
All the best Amrit xxx
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Yvonne Peters
Good luck, such a good cause! ❤️ (Becks work colleague)
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Jo Orme
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Simran Gaidhu
So proud of you Amrit love the Gaidhu family 🩷
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Laura Sarkis
Well done Amrit, this is amazing. I bet your mum would be so, so proud. Love Laura x
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Rebecca Bushell
Good luck Amrit!
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Mama Ji, Mami Ji, Raj And Parm
We are so proud of you Amrit well done I know Nikki Aunty is smiling and will be with you and she is so proud of you. Lots and lots of love, Mama Ji, Mami Ji, Raja and Parm x
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Marie Bancroft-rimmer
Good luck Amrit. I can't say how much I admire what you are doing to honour your lovely mum. x
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Elyshia Joyce
Amz we just know how much you’ll going to smash this and unbelievable proud your mum would be!! We’ll be with all the way. Love, Elyshia, Levi & Órla x
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Becky Twining
Good luck Am! So proud of you- will smash it! Love Becky, Matt & Reggie xxx
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Aqsa
So proud of you Amrit!! Good luck xx
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Ayse Emin-devereux
Good luck Amrit, you will smash it ❤️
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Manpreet Singh
Good Luck with the RRRUUNN!!! :)
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Romani Saunders
So proud of you! Lots of love x
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Jenna Harris
Good luck! You got this!
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Christina Stylianou
Best of luck Amrit 😃 Keep getting those runs in round Clayhall Park! Hope to be there to cheer you on 🙌🏻 X
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Kanesh
Go on!!! Rooting for you
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Xarius Dalal
I’m sure someone can mix and awesome playlist 👀
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Vikram Naring.
Well done Amy. We are all so proud of you. We love you very, very much. You will definitely make Aunty proud. From Aunty, Vikram, Priya, Mahi and Junior. XxXx
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Lauren Hunter
Good luck! 💓
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Kate Sowerby
You can do it Amrit ❤️
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Sobha Giri
Good luck!
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Anonymous
Bake Sale cash donations
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Ash & Jack
Such an amazing cause and for such a wonderful lady. You’ll be amazing Ams! ♥️
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Stuart Maher
Very proud of you Amrit. Love Stuart. X
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Karishma Patel
So proud of you for doing this Amrit! You're going to do amazing, your mum would be so proud 🤍
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Anil Kesore
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Toby Orrell
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Amanda Prince
You are amazing xx
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Michael Payne
A brilliant cause. Good luck. I know Auntie would be so proud of you. Train well.
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Arianna Mendak
Love you so much and so proud of you ❤️
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Lauren And Matt
You can do it Amz, we have every faith in you! Such an amazing cause, we are so proud of you Xxxxxxx
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Angela Chadwick-stylianou
Good luck x
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Gurprit Kaur Rakhra
Good Luck for April, Amrit! You will be amazing and it is a wonderful cause! Your Mum will be incredibly proud of you x
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Sally Appleton
What a brave thing to do! All the best of luck - you will smash it! xx
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Cheryl Mitchell
Well done and wishing you all the very best. I am sure your mum will be watching over you
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Anonymous
Wishing you the best of luck, Amrit! What an amazing cause and beautiful way to honour your mum. xS.
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Stanley Forrester
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Rebecca Payne
Amazing cause. Auntie was always so proud of you and loved you and Uncle to the moon and beyond. Forever in all our hearts. Xx
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Mo Chowdhury
Great cause Amrit, well done and best of luck.
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Abul
Thank you
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Deborah Payne
Good luck with the marathon. We know you can do it. From auntie Deb and uncle Ian.
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Anna Spooner
❤️
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Nick Farrugia
Good luck Amrit!
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Anonymous
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Sally Meacher
Good luck Amrit, I'm very impressed you are doing it. I'll try and be there on the day to cheer you on! Sally M
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Debbie Stinton
From Debbie xxx
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Anonymous
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Sarah Webster
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Alanna Irvine
Best of luck xx
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Steph
Good luck!
Good luck with the marathon !!