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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Nainesh Kotecha
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Arianna Mendak
Love you so much and so proud of you ❤️
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Hannah Balsom
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Lee Langley
Good luck
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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
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Alanna Irvine
Best of luck xx
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Beth P
You are absolutely incredible! Could not be more proud if I tried ❤️
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Sandy Cahill
Good luck, Amrit :)
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Molly Fenlon
Good luck Amrit! 💕xx
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Steve Sparkhall
embrace the moment Amrit , your Mum will be looking down on you every step of the way , with immense pride
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Ayse Emin-devereux
Good luck Amrit, you will smash it ❤️
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Alex Stylianou
Great cause, best of luck
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Laura Jones
So proud of you!! You are going to smash it and your beautiful mumma would be so proud. Love you millions. Laura, Max, Fred & Finn ❤️❤️❤️xxxx
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Rosaline Zulaikhah
She’ll be with you every step of the way <3 xxx
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Annie Dunn
Well done Amrit. Anita, your Mum, was a beautiful human being. It was my joy to have known her. God bless you. With love - Annie xx
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Yvonne Peters
Good luck, such a good cause! ❤️ (Becks work colleague)
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J Mcgrath
I hope you do well today Amrit! All the best, Johnny. x.
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Calum Ogram
Good luck!! 🥇
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Harminder Bal
Well done regards Harminder Bal
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Anonymous
Bake Sale cash donations
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Suzan Jordan
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Anna Spooner
❤️
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Michelle Hooper
Well done Amrit x
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Olivia Lazarus
Wishing you all the luck for Sunday. We’re super proud of you and know your beautiful mum is too. You’ve got this, love Olivia and Harry xxx
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Anonymous
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Abi Sultan
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Michelle Sowerby
You’ll smash it beautiful Amrit xxx
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Nicole V
Good luck!! :)
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Steph
Good luck!
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Amanda Prince
You are amazing xx
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Raliat Kassim
Good Lucky Amrit ♡ You can do it
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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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Sally Appleton
What a brave thing to do! All the best of luck - you will smash it! xx
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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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Neera Lakhmana
Good luck 🤞 xxx
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Keith De Bordes
Good luck with the marathon !!
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Hasan
Well done Amrit
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Anonymous
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Danielle, Maria & Elise
You’ve got this Am! You’re amazing and your mum would be so proud 😘🫶 lots of love, Danielle, Maria & Elise xxxxxxx
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Abul
Thank you
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Lauren Hunter
Good luck! 💓
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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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Terry Hunt
Good luck Amrit your mum will be so proud of you and u know your dad is
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Georgie Clare And Sarah Russell Xx
We are so so proud of you Amrit!! You're going to smash it!! ❤️ Xxx
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Debbie Stinton
From Debbie xxx
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Steven Forrester
Well done Amrit
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Romani Saunders
So proud of you! Lots of love x
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Colin Sowerby
You’ve got this Amrit Good luck Colin 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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Sharon
Such a worthy cause. Good Luck 🤞🏾 😊
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Emilio Ocampo
🏃🏽♀️❤️
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Simran Gaidhu
So proud of you Amrit love the Gaidhu family 🩷
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Toby Orrell
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Jenna Harris
Good luck! You got this!
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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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Devinder Arya
Very best of luck Amrit. Anita will be so proud of you.
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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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Sarah Webster
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Anonymous
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Sobha Giri
Good luck!
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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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Laura Sarkis
Well done Amrit, this is amazing. I bet your mum would be so, so proud. Love Laura x
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Sophia Gray
Let’s go ✨👏🏾
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Stanley Forrester
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Nick Farrugia
Good luck Amrit!
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Manpreet Singh
Good Luck with the RRRUUNN!!! :)
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3 Amigos
From Us 😁
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Caroline Thoms
Good Luck beautiful girl ❤️❤️
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Jess
Good luck! Youve got this! Love Jess
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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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Helena Jones
Well done Amrit! X
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Kanesh
Go on!!! Rooting for you
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Sarah Zahri
Was really saddened to learn of your Mums passing. Wishing you all the best, you’ve got this 💪
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Bms Group Ltd
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Muskan Bhalla
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Claire Jones
Good luck Amrit! You’ve got this 💪🏼🥰
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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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Anonymous
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Alexandra Brandon
Donated from proceeds of the 3rd April Sound Bath fundraiser. I know everyone who attended will be wishing you the best of luck on your run, well done and lots of love from all of us!
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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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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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Jo Orme
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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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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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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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Denise Williams
Well done Amrit i never met your mum but she sounds an amazing woman❤️
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Angela Chadwick-stylianou
Good luck x
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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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Chontay X
Go Amrit!!
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Stuart Maher
Very proud of you Amrit. Love Stuart. X
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Michael Stylianou
Best of luck Amrit! Xx
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Anonymous
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Jamal
So proud of you. 💪❤️
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Jacky, Mika, Mali And Raj
So proud of you Sis! We know how much you have gone through to train for this massive event. Nikki aunty would say your nuts for doing this, but, we are all a bit nuts in our family,lol. Does not matter how quick you get there, as long as you do your best to get there. Love you to the moon and back Sis.
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Rebecca Bushell
Good luck Amrit!
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Jamie Roberton
Amazing stuff Amrit - you’ve done your mum proud as per X
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Ola Koshoni
All the best Amrit xxx
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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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Josie Adnett
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Michelle Stylianou
Honestly so in awe of you and your strength and determination. Your mum would be unbelievably proud of you and scared for you at the same time haha but as always, she would support you ❤️❤️ No doubt in my mind you’ve got this! Love you xxxxx
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Helen Skeates
Sending love 💕 your mum will be so proud of you
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Xarius Dalal
I’m sure someone can mix and awesome playlist 👀
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Mo Chowdhury
Great cause Amrit, well done and best of luck.
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Bernadette Topham
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Antonio
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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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Demi & Steve Stylianou
Good luck my darling Amrit, You are amazing and we are with you and know you will smash this challenge 100% for your beautiful Mum who will be with you every step of the way and bursting with pride, just like me 🥰 Love you loads beautiful girl, keep smiling xXx
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Gareth Owen
Good luck and your mum would of been so proud.Hope Dad is there cheering you all the way!
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Oli Rahman
So sorry for your loss. What an incredible tribute. Best of luck!
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Kate Sowerby
You can do it Amrit ❤️
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Dawn Parsons
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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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Anil Kesore
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Mark
Well done Amrit
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Aqsa
So proud of you Amrit!! Good luck xx
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Jeanette Richard Beech
Good luck darling xxx
Good luck, we are behind you