Emma Edwards

London Marathon 2027

Why I’m fundraising...

I’m running the London Marathon 2027 for Target Ovarian Cancer in memory of my mum, who was diagnosed at just 52 years old and sadly passed away in 2019.

I’ve supported the charity for several years, and now I’m taking on my biggest challenge yet. Running the London Marathon is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and doing it in Mum’s memory makes it especially important to me.

Alongside raising money, I want to help more people recognise the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

The signs can be difficult to recognise because they overlap with other conditions. They can be mistaken for IBS, digestive problems or changes associated with the menopause, which can delay diagnosis. Knowing what to look out for, and when to get checked, could make a real difference.

The main symptoms to look out for are:

* Bloating that persists: your tummy regularly feels swollen or stays bloated.
* Pain in your tummy or pelvic area.
* Getting full after eating only a little, or having less appetite than usual.
* Changes in how often you need to wee, or feeling a more urgent need to go.

If sharing Mum’s story encourages even one person to make that appointment, raising awareness through this challenge will have mattered.

I’d be so grateful for your support, whether that’s a donation, sharing this page or talking to someone about the symptoms. Your donations will help Target Ovarian Cancer fund research, work towards earlier diagnosis and support those affected by the disease.

Thank you for helping me do this in Mum’s memory.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

£109.25

Richard Branter

Best of Luck Emma .. your Mum would be very proud of you x

£20

Lucy Stopher

Go Emma! Well done, lots of love Lucy and Lola xxx

£100

Anonymous

Good luck

£20

Niall Peoples

Go smash it Emma! X

£770

Anonymous

Good luck Emma I hope you raise a large amount of money for this worthy cause.

£54.68

Tony Kelly

£55.88

Sarju Popat

Good luck and wish you all the best God Bless You

£30

Ian Vennell

Good luck Emma. What an inspirational thing to do.

£109.25

Simon And Glynns Thomas

Good luck Emma : )

£50

Kristina-louise Philpot

So proud of you!! 🩷🩷

£23.45

Jono Crouch

Go smash it! Good luck 👍

£20

Sharon Crouch

You will smash it Emma. Good luck with your training. Your mum would be very proud. With love Sharon Nigel & family x

£20

Zara

Go smash it, will be thinking of you and Jeanette on the day!! X

£20

Robert Sheeley

Best of luck

£20

Mike Carvath

Best wishes in your feat for a worthy cause

£109.25

Susie Brooks

£100

Auntie Julie & Uncle Paul Xx

Good luck Emma, you will smash it. So proud of you. Xxx

£50

The Boggis Family

Good Luck, Emma!

£109.25

Anonymous

Good luck go and smash it

£50

Charlie Witherington

You’ll smash it. Lots of love 🪩✨💕

£109.25

Lesley Ash

Good luck Emma xx

£208

Graeme Chapman

Good luck Emma . Great cause xx

£109.25

Martin Clunes

£25

Hannah

Go Em!!! You’ll absolutely smash it 💗

£20

Paul Weekly

Good luck Emma .👍

£55.88

Lorraine Riley

£270

Eddie Curran

Go Emma