Why I’m fundraising... Miles for Mum
In April 2026, I’ll be taking on the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity, and to honour the memory of my wonderful mum.
I’m running in memory of my mum, Rae Harbird – a brilliant computer scientist, a hands-on nanny, and a truly one-of-a-kind mum. Like so many families affected by this disease, we lost her far too soon. Mum was just 60 when she died from ovarian cancer, 5 days before her final grandchild, my youngest, Cassie arrived.
Mum was an adventurer, she travelled round the world with me and Ella when we both went travelling, meeting us in Thailand, Brazil, New York, Guatemala and Australia and if we asked her to meet us anywhere - she’d always say yes. I’m not too sure I want to run 26 miles - but I know that if mum were here - she’d be saying yes for me. So here goes!
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because it has very few symptoms in its early stages. As a result, many people are only diagnosed once the disease has already progressed. That’s why Target Ovarian Cancer’s work is so vital – improving early diagnosis, raising symptom awareness, and supporting everyone affected by ovarian cancer.
By supporting my fundraising, you’ll be helping to change outcomes for future families and honour the memory of someone who meant the world to me. Together, we can help transform the future for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Maureen Quinn
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Amanda Morris
A truly worthy cause. I will look out for you on the TV on marathon day. I can imagine your Mum would have been very proud of you, Ruby. Xx
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Ruby White
Donating £100 to kick off the 100 day countdown til the big day.. and to motivate myself to keep moving!
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Chris Duguid
Good luck with the training and will be a pleasure hitting the roads with you on the big day xXx
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Rosie
You got this. Good luck !! I am in AWE! xx
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James, Sammy, Jenson @ Maverick Whitbread
All the very best Ruby, no doubt you will smash it! The Whitbreads
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Jonathan Speller
❤️
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Tim Bailey
We got this Rubes! ❤️
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Stacey Pix
Good luck Ruby! X
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Tasha
Go Ruby! So impressed - and will be absolutely rooting for you! x
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Annalisa And Joe
Good luck Rubes!!
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Josh
Congratulations on taking on such a huge challenge Ruby, and for an excellent cause. Enjoy the atmosphere on the day, it's sensational, and get excited for that first sip of a pint afterwards ;)
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Steven
Amazing effort - huge respect
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Danielle Tomlin
Good luck Ruby x
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Phil C
Good luck and enjoy it!
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Parveen Vilcassim
I am so sorry to hear about your mum - 60 is too young. This is such a lovely thing to do and a very important cause.
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Nick
Good Luck Ruby!
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Rosie
Good luck Ruby !
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Chloe Scott
Good Luck Ruby! You’ve got this 💪🏻
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Wesley Ip
You got this Ruby! See you in London
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Kayleigh, Matt Nate & Ade X
You got this mate so proud of you!! Xx
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Madhav
All the best xx
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Rob Jones
Go on Ruby!!!!
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Kirsten Van Der Merwe
Go on Ruby! Making everyone proud 🩷 🏃♀️ xx
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Alice Dh
Your training runs alone are inspirational! Good luck for the race, I've no doubt you'll ace it and your mum will be with you ✨
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Len Xx
Go Ruby! Go smash it xx
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Bridie
❤️❤️❤️
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Heather G
I am in awe of you Ruby being able to fit all that you do into your life! You got this girl - just one foot in front of the other (many, many times...) GOOD LUCK! xx
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Miriam Finch
Sending you all the luck Ruby.xx
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Amy Stamp
Go go Ruby !! Your mum will be so proud Xx
Ruby you are an incredible young woman and Mum would be so proud of this challenge that you are doing- you’ve got this -Go Ruby Ruby xx