Why I’m fundraising...
I’m running the 2026 London Marathon for Target Ovarian Cancer because their cause means a great deal to me. In spring 2025 my family received the incredibly tough news that my mum had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Anyone who has met Lorraine knows her as a force of nature, and true to form she's remained amazingly positive throughout all the ups and downs of treatment. Seeing her resilience has inspired me to take on this challenge, and I'm excited to run for her and all the other women and families going through the same thing.
Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity, working to improve early diagnosis, fund life-saving research and provide vital support to everyone affected by this disease. They've been a great source of support in this time, and I'm grateful to be able to raise funds and awareness for such an amazing organisation.
Please support my fundraising and help me to make a difference for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
My Updates
Sad news :(
Sunday 26th AprHi everyone,
Thank you so much for supporting my London Marathon fundraising—it truly means a lot to me and my family.
I unfortunately had to withdraw from this year's marathon last minute due to injury. I was pretty gutted, but I'm now working with Target Ovarian Cancer to hopefully defer my place to the 2027 London Marathon. While this isn’t fully confirmed yet, we’re optimistic that I’ll be able to run for them then.
If I do take part in 2027, your generous donations will roll over and continue to support the charity’s incredible work in tackling ovarian cancer. In the unlikely event that I’m unable to run, the charity has confirmed that refunds can be arranged.
If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to me directly. Otherwise, I’ll share an update once I have confirmation about 2027—fingers crossed!
Thank you again for your support 💛
Grace
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£20
Lois Skelding
£27.05
Sally &steve Bond
Sending hugs and love to your mom and family. Hoping for successful recovery!
£50
Anonymous
£53.32
Kit Hughes
Your Mom has an amazing spirit, run like the wind Grace!
£53.32
Andy Parker
£74.20
Nicole Fitch
Run your heart out for your mom!
£132.50
Tony & Terri Burton
Good Luck!!
£27.05
Vivien Thurgood
Can't wait to hear you have come through the finish line Grace.
£11.33
Jodie
From GK to a marathon you’ll smash it !!!
£74.20
Ken & Sally Regel, Pa, Usa
£53.32
Ruth Jones
Well done and good luck I’ll be cheering you on from my arm chair
£100
Sam Schwartz
So glad you’re doing this. Fun for a cause.
£53.32
Gail Bryant
£53.32
Lisa Eyles
Go Grace! You’ll smash it. ❤️
£53.32
Mona Nowling
Good luck!
£11.33
Bradley Cranwell
£53.32
Roberta Iacino
Good luck!❤️
£53.32
Eri & Hwa-lon
Good luck
£132.50
Scott Grigsby
You go, Grace!
£70
Gill Fry
Hope you raise loads and have a great time! I’ll be back to watch xx
£32.23
Anita P.
I met Lorraine in Cappadocia and hope to have an opportunity to meet up again in the future! Her energy and love for life (and dogs and horses) are infectious ❤️🐎
£53.32
Betsy
£53.32
Kristen Holdsworth
I hope the lilac shorts give you extra power - from all the Holdsworths 💓
£53.32
John Hogan
£53.32
Tim Stockton
£52.12
Sandhia Finch
Amazing effort for such a worthwhile cause. All the best & hope to turn out to cheer you along
£53.32
Conor Ellard
Best of luck Grace.
£27.05
Frankie
You’re going to smash it! V proud ❤️
£52.12
Cranwell Tina
Brilliant Charity, we are really proud of you Grace xx
£53.32
Rachael Hope
What a star! Xxx
£53.32
Jenny & Mark Dudzinski
Go Grace Go! Good luck with the training and on the big day. You’ll smash it!
£53.32
Liv
You’re gonna absolutely smash this! Good luck!!❤️❤️ (I can’t wait to be dragged around on your training runs in the depths of winter🫠)
£25
Russell & Anita Fauchon
£53.32
Alison Skelding
You'll smash this - the medal is in the bag already! xx
£53.32
Nicoletta Curtis
Go Grace! Great challenge and wonderful cause. Best of luck!
£106
Lucy Fauchon
All the best with your training and the Marathon xx
£42.79
Kim Mclyman
Good luck Grace! What a wonderful cause you are supporting in honor of your mom. Love to you all. We’ll be cheering from Tennessee.
£11.33
Jacqueline Kehoe
Good luck Grace. Send my love and best wishes to your mum.
£21.84
Niamh Mooney
£53.32
Beth Petch
So proud of you my star girl - already working on my banner 🙌🏽🌟
£21.84
Nix
£32.23
Catherine & Dan Simonitis
£74.20
Robert Suter
£74.20
Ken And Sally Regel, Pa, Usa
LORRAINE, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DIAGNOSIS, HOWEVER, WE KNOW YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE! YOU TO GIRL! WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE OUR MOST FAVORITE TOUR GUIDE EVER!
£30
Alison Macfarlane
Hi Grace, wishing you a great run for a great cause. We met your mum (fellow Goldie lover) in Turkey. So inspirational 🙏🏻❤️
Wishing you the best of luck Grace!! Lois & Guy xxx ❤️