Donna Burns

London Marathon 2025

Why I’m fundraising...

I’m taking part in the London Marathon 2025 to raise funds and awareness in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity. They target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives – that means symptoms awareness, life-saving early diagnosis, better treatments and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. 

Please support my fundraising, and together we’ll transform the future for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

My Achievements

My Updates

Chasewater Easter 10k 🐰🐣🏃‍♀️🏅

Sunday 20th Apr
Training almost complete #forDebbie LONDON-MARATHON-2025

20 miles!! Bring on the taper!!

Sunday 6th Apr

Chasewater 18 miles 👍🏃‍♀️😊

Monday 31st Mar
Another training run ticked off

Cambridgeshire half marathon 16th Feb

Saturday 15th Mar
Another training run ticked off!

17 miles! 7th March

Saturday 15th Mar
Another training run ticked off! #forDebbie

15 miles! 1st March

Saturday 15th Mar
60 laps of an athletic track!

Warwick half marathon 👍🏃‍♀️

Sunday 2nd Feb
Another training run ticked off! #forDebbie

Another Park Run. Happy with time

Saturday 18th Jan
#teamtarget

Birmingham 10k

Tuesday 24th Dec
Another training run ticked off #forDebbie

Christmas Pudding Run 10 miles 🎅

Sunday 8th Dec

Park Run, Walsall Arboretum

Saturday 9th Nov

Training run in Egypt, 4 miles ☀️🥵

Sunday 3rd Nov

Carsington Water 10k

Sunday 3rd Nov
Saturday 26th October

CANNOCK 10K

Thursday 17th Oct
Another training run ticked off! 🏃‍♀️👍

STAFFORD 10K

Sunday 22nd Sep

Training!

Tuesday 3rd Sep

Thank you to my Sponsors

£10

Andrew Jenkins

For our son, Daniel, who has recently completed his chemotherapy. Good luck Donna! Xx

£10

Anna

Thank you so much for wearing my mums name on your top on Sunday it really meant so much. You were amazing! Anna’s Mum xxx

£11.33

Chris Hughes

£10

Stefan & Sioned

Go well both! Xx

£16.56

Nicola Rivera

You've got this Donna! Best of the best for Sunday. X

£11.33

Deborah Lees

Donation for raffle tickets.

£78

Andy Gorton

Money raised from a Football card from bowling, football & work friends, with extra donated.

£11.33

Carol Morris

£26

Carol H

T shirt Pledges for my mum Judy and my dad Patrick thanks Donna x

£17

Phil Shee

Well done Mrs Burns! X

£30

Pam Steel

Good luck Donna LoveVal, Pam & Karen xx

£10

Linda Rammell

Regan Rammell memory mile 13

£27.05

Amy Darby

£20

Vicky Whitehouse

A mile in memory of my Dad, Alwyn Harris, and a mile in memory of my very special friend, Pat Sharman. With love from, Vicky Whitehouse xx

£15

Kelly-anne Crook

Good Luck Donna ~ From Kelly , Buddy & Luna and all the doggos from Buddy’s Boarding x

£11.33

Si Langford

Rather you than me!! Good luck Si xx

£63

Kerry Gorton

Raised from Football card. Thanks to everyone who bought teams & raised £63! Xx

£11.33

Joe Gorton

I'd like to pledge a mile in honour of my amazing Auntie Gaynor who won her battle with uterine cancer! Xxx

£15

Donna Burns

Donation off Costa coffee man

£10

Lisa King

You're an absolute star !! You will smash it xx

£50

Paul Hill

❤️

£53.32

Ann Lowe

£53.32

Sara Diss

The first 18 miles is the worst Sara & the late Dave Murray xxx

£53.32

Terry & Nicky Hooley

Good luck Donna

£5

Kayleigh Elmore

Mahoosive well done Donna!!

£11.33

Jayne Jenkins

£10

Rachael Searles

You are amazing Donna and are such an inspiration. Now for a well deserved rest x

£20

Justine Rees

£10

Sarah Standley

In support of my friend Amy. Thank you for wearing her name on your vest Donna. Go smash it like you always do xx

£53.32

Alison Caddick

You've got this!!

£11.33

Milly Common

£100

Football Cards

Football cards sold by Debbie's family Thankyou for your support

£20

Louise Jackson

£25

Donna Burns

Pin badges & bands

£21.20

Shell Dillon-redmile

You are going to nail this.. cant wait to watch although I'll miss watching with you xxx

£45

Donna Jones

Football card ,donations from The Watermill care home .

£6.11

Rita Mills

Good Luck, Donna !! Xxx

£20

Lesley Bates

£53.32

Philip Peterson

What you are doing is amazing, keep up the great work!

£5

Nicky Churchill

£1.67k

Donna Burns

Coffee & cake afternoon & raffle!! 🧁🍰🎂 Blown away by everyone's support for Debbie, Kerry & myself .

£27.05

Imogen Peach

Wishing you all the best for your run! 💜

£70

Kerry Gorton

Memory miles pledged for Hazel & Wilson Smith from Bev Pincher; for Kirsty Galloway from Sammie Smith; for Barbara Davis from Nick Phillips & for Nicky Titley from Donna Burns Xx

£69

Donna Burns

Football card at Debbie's surprise 60th afternoon tea

£11.33

Samantha Parker

Great work Donna

£20

Laura Dodd

Mile pledges

£11.33

Julie Richards

Smash it Donna!

£10

Anna Murray

Mile pledge

£10

Helen James

Good luck Donna for today!

£11.33

Debbie Lees

1 mile pledged for my dad John Porter who lost his bettle to this terrible disease, 5 years ago on 1st April. At the beginning of the pandemic leaving us all with no closure! Absolutely terrible time! Keep up the good work Donna, proud of you 👏

£11.09

Angela

Good luck today Donna, fantastic work 👏

£20

Marie Reilly

Chipping in a little for a good cause x

£10

Katharine Holloway

Memory mile

£32.23

Deb

Good luck From Marion and family x

£42.79

Guest Truck And Van Football Card

Good luck Donna.

£10

Lizzi Tandy

Go Smash it Donna! Your selflessness to take in this challenge again is amazing! You’ve raised awareness so much with your advertising / social media posts! Enjoy your little run😊🏃🏽‍♀️

£5

Alison Bosty Customer

Good luck!

£40

Jo Abley

Football card

£20

Sarah Powell

Good luck Donna, fantastic challenge and cause. We'll be cheering you on on the TV! Love Bobby, Major and Mom xxx

£11.33

Wendy Perkins-hills

Good luck Donna 👍 Hope you have a great day 🏃🏻‍♀️ 🥇

£11.33

Ruth Broadhurst

Good luck Donna, go smash it 🤩 It’s going to be an emotional marathon Well done with all the amazing fundraising you have done so far for Ovarian Cancer awareness

£55

Brunch At Blondies

Donation from Brunch at Blondies collection pot on their counter Thankyou

£10

Mandy & Joyce

£50

Vera Corbett

Good luck Donna & Kerry for all your fundraising. Love Vera Xx

£200

Adam Chambers

Football card by Chambers Infusions

£1.07k

Donna Burns

Proceeds from hubby Kev's legendary charity quiz night! Wow! Overwhelmed! So grateful for everyone's support on the night

£21.84

Angie Baker

Good luck Donna. I know you can do this 💪 💖

£106

Lesley Wilson

Good luck Donna, it's a fantastic thing to do

£74.20

Lisa Donahey

Go Donna! Go!

£10

Ken Perks

£11.33

Jo Bonser

Good luck Donna. Wonderful achievement xx

£10

Lin Gostling

Good luck thanks for adding Tracey my sister in law xx

£20

Emma Hackwood

mile pledge

£50

Elise

Couldn’t be prouder of you, Donna. You literally are the epitome of a real life Super Woman. Many don’t know the battles you fought through this marathon training but you never give up. One in a million. So sad not to be there with you. Love you Elise and the boys xx

£10

Jamie Sterling

Good Luck with your run Donna!! You’re going to do everyone so proud but most of all yourself for finally bringing together what you’ve been training for so long.

£10

Emma Rawling

Amazing work as usual Donna!! Wishing you all the very best xx

£27.05

Lisa Donahey

Run Donna Run!

£10

Pam

Mile pledge

£11.33

Gail Bradley

A friend still fighting

£3.03k

Elvis Tribute Night

Elvis Tribute Charity night!!! 🎶🎤🎉 Ticket sales, raffle, cob sales, pin badge/wrist band sales Fantastic night & wonderful support!!

£10

Vanessa Ratcliffe

Your amazing Donna, Thankyou for running with my mom's name on your vest this means so very much after my mom lost her battle to ovarian cancer 14 yrs ago xx

£11.09

Katie Sayers

Go on Donna! Great work for a great cause! And once you’ve run the marathon your fundraising manager can get to work on your next campaign 😂😉

£20

Donna Burns

Donation off Vicki Ronnie

£53

Andrew James

Best wishes Donna x

£10

Toy & Joan

Thanks for all you do Roy & Joan in the park

£27.05

John O'keeffe

Great- Egyptian spoon

£42.79

Lisa Griffiths

Gary’s three sisters wanted to donate when I told them you were running a mile with his name on your vest. Good luck xx

£11.33

Sharon Green

£53.32

Elaine Baines

Go girl. Everyone is so proud of you.

£50

Kev & Mum

Very proud of you So tough in that heat But you worked so hard for this and the charity x

£16.56

Vikki Diponio

Well done Donna, ur amazing 🤩 and so dedicated

£10

Vanessa Ratcliffe

Raffle ticket money thanks Donna and Kerry, have an amazing night xx

£25

Beryl Hughes

Good luck Donna!

£25

Davina

Good Luck Donna!!! You will smash it 🥳 Thank you for raising money and awareness for such an amazing cause💕💕 Love from Shan & Davina (from Walsall parkrun)

£26.45

Adam Butler

Good luck on this massive achievement. Hopefully be there to cheer you on xx you rock

£5

Anonymous

£10

Mandy Gee

Well done Donna

£20

Ian Dadw

Donation off Ian from Dial A Dog Wash Thankyou!

£11.33

Lynn Bates

Good luck to Donna in the London Marathon and sending love to Debbie.x

£10

Gill Manley

A donation off a stranger! A cancer survivor

£25

Alison Hughes

£5

Stevie

Good luck Donna 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

£11.33

Gail Bradley

Raffle

£10

Mac Hill

Great cause

£30

Shell Dillon-redmile

Mile for my sister fighting Angie Honnor

£26

Victoria Kus

Your Amazing Team Burns As is Deb so PROUD bring it Home love The Kus,s xxxx

£40

Vicky Kus

Football card

£11.33

Kerry Elmore

Good luck Donna 🩷🩷

£20

Claire & Sean

Well done!!! Xx

£21.84

Lisa Griffiths

For my late husband Gary, taken too soon.

£28.10

Diane And Pat

Good luck Donna from Pat and Diane. You will smash it. Remember, your body will achieve what your mind believes

£16.32

Brunch At Blondies

Last of the collection pot on our counter

£27.05

Debra Noorbaccus

Awesome Donna ! And for such a worthy cause

£50

Andy James

Good luck Donna

£20

Dawn Hammerton

Well done Donna x

£11.33

Jackie Crawford

Debbie has told us all about what you are doing and your training come rain or shine. You’re doing a great job, for a great cause and our fabulous friend Debbie ❤️ The very best of luck in the Marathon, we’ll look out for you on TV 🥰 x

£20

Kayleigh Hopkins-davis

Well done! Have loved watching your journey! Your amazing 👏

£1.48k

Wmfs E Div Golf Society Fundraising 2024

West Midlands Fire Service E Division Golf Society 2024 Season fundraising. Thankyou for your incredible support & donation.

£20

Joanne Doughton

£10

Kevin Burns

Mile 4, memory mile for my dad, Ray

£20

Anne Gavin

Good luck with all your fundraising- love Anne Xx

£200

Julie Whitehouse

I have watched your journey via your posts and you deserve every success I hope our donation helps Good luck Julie and Phil xxxx

£50

Ella Warden

mile pledge

£25

Teresa Collins

Mile pledge

£10

Vicky Atkins

Good luck Donna you will smash it xx

£11.33

Tracey Hayward

From Gary’s aunty Trace

£11.33

Gail

Well done Donna!

£50

Paul G.

Congratulations Donna, an amazing achievement x

£20

Kerry Gorton

Miles pledged in memory of my friend Mandy Boulton & my best friend Debbie Blackhurst, who inspires us with her strength every day. Good luck Donna- you’re an amazing friend. 😘💖 Xx

£10

Jayne Vaughan

Mile pledge Well done Donna

£11.33

Lou Hill

Good luck Donna! xxx

£10

Karen Hayward

Good luck

£27.05

Debra Noorbaccus

Thank you for raising funds for cancer

£10

Mary Turner

Good luck!

£10

Nicola Titley

£11.33

Alison Ward

Good luck Donna

£20

Kerry Snaith

You got this Donna , you are incredible . One mile for Sr B and one mile for Hayley please xxxxxxx

£21.84

Lee Williams

Brilliant efforts again Donna , well done xx

£20

Lisa King

You’re a star and such a giving person. All the best !!!

£11.33

Leigh And Jake

Good luck from your Chase Water cheerleaders xx

£100

Chris Newson

£10

Lorna Steel

Good luck 🍀

£30

Alex Nunns

Donations for miles in honour of both our Nans and my Grandad from Alex and Rachel xx good luck Donna, we'll all be cheering you on for every mile x

£10

Jan Ford

Good luck

£10

Pam & Val

Memory mile for Jim Aston 💙

£10

Gemma Stanton

Good luck Donna!

£10

Deanna Gisbourne

Good luck in the marathon love Deanna, Carmelo, Vienna xx

£10.60

Nicky Hack

You've got this. You are amazing. X

£21.36

Sarah Ward

You are so inspirational. Go girl!

£50

Harry

Well done Donna

£20

Lee Hughes

£20

Hayley Alsop

Memory miles for Trevor Alsop & Ethel Wardle Love Hayley xx

£10

Donna Burns

Mile 1, pledged in memory of Hayley Who lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer 10 yrs ago, aged just 26.

£20

Lydia And Richard

Well done Great cause Lydia & Richard xx

£6.11

Belinda Maskell

Enjoy the atmosphere. Good luck

£16.56

Nicki Heath

We know you will do amazing and put everything you have got into it . Sending you lots of luck & love xxx

£25

Gemma Shaw

Good luck Donna from Shaun & Gemma x

£55

Brunch At Blondies

Donation's so far from Brunch at Blondies collection box on their counter Thankyou!

£5.30

Gillian Powers

Good Luck Donna xx

£20

Kerry Gorton

A mile for Daniel Jenkins & a mile for Ann Lowe-2 friends still fighting! Xx

£20

Roy (spin)

£20

Sonia Anslow

mile pledge

£70

Vera Vorbett

I saw you on the TV!! Well done Donna

£21.84

Faye Cooper

Good luck Donna 🏃🏻‍♀️ Tremendous hard work, physically, mentally & emotionally. Raising money for those who fought so hard & those who are still fighting 💪🏼