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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Cheryl Mitchell
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Stuart Maher
Very proud of you Amrit. Love Stuart. X
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Oli Rahman
So sorry for your loss. What an incredible tribute. Best of luck!
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Alanna Irvine
Best of luck xx
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Stanley Forrester
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Sobha Giri
Good luck!
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Emilio Ocampo
🏃🏽♀️❤️
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Romani Saunders
So proud of you! Lots of love x
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Neera Lakhmana
Good luck 🤞 xxx
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Yvonne Peters
Good luck, such a good cause! ❤️ (Becks work colleague)
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Amanda Prince
You are amazing xx
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Lauren Hunter
Good luck! 💓
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Jamal
So proud of you. 💪❤️
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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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Kanesh
Go on!!! Rooting for you
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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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Simran Gaidhu
So proud of you Amrit love the Gaidhu family 🩷
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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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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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Josie Adnett
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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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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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Kate Sowerby
You can do it Amrit ❤️
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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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Toby Orrell
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Debbie Stinton
From Debbie xxx
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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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Angela Chadwick-stylianou
Good luck x
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Anna Spooner
❤️
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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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Rosaline Zulaikhah
She’ll be with you every step of the way <3 xxx
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Jo Orme
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Xarius Dalal
I’m sure someone can mix and awesome playlist 👀
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Michael Payne
A brilliant cause. Good luck. I know Auntie would be so proud of you. Train well.
Well done and wishing you all the very best. I am sure your mum will be watching over you