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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James, Sammy, Jenson @ Maverick Whitbread
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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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Sarah Vandenberg-molina
You’re my hero xxxx
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Christina Stynes
Go Ruby! So proud of you. I know your Mum is watching over you, so proud too… Loads of love Aunty Tina 😘✨🙏😘
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Beth Greenwood
Go Ruby go!
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Kat Lampen
Ruby, you mum would be very proud of you, and so are we. You'll smash this! lots of love, Kat
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Susie Douty
Amazing go you Ruby!
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Len Xx
Go Ruby! Go smash it xx
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Steven
Amazing effort - huge respect
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Bonnie Robertson
Good Luck Ruby ! You will smash it!
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Rosie
You got this. Good luck !! I am in AWE! xx
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Rosie
Good luck Ruby !
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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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Hannah Rogers
Good Luck Ruby, you are going to be amazing. We will be cheering you on with a large glass of wine at the end. The Rogers xx
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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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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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Wesley Ip
You got this Ruby! See you in London
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Stacey Pix
Good luck Ruby! X
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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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Phil C
Good luck and enjoy it!
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Tasha
Go Ruby! So impressed - and will be absolutely rooting for you! x
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Nick
Good Luck Ruby!
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Maureen Quinn
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
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Annalisa And Joe
Good luck Rubes!!
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Tim Bailey
We got this Rubes! ❤️
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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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Amy Stamp
Go go Ruby !! Your mum will be so proud Xx
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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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Miriam Finch
Sending you all the luck Ruby.xx
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Carys Connolly
Good luck Ruby! Doing your Mum proud. I will be thinking of you on the big day xxx
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Anonymous
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Maureen Ocallaghan
Ruby I’m so proud of you. I love your determination and know you’ll achieve your goal of completing the marathon 😘
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Chloe Scott
Good Luck Ruby! You’ve got this 💪🏻
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Rob Jones
Go on Ruby!!!!
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Kayleigh, Matt Nate & Ade X
You got this mate so proud of you!! Xx
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Kerry-anne Griffiths
So proud of you Ruby, you can do this!! What a superwoman you are xx
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Jonathan Speller
❤️
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Joey
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Danielle Tomlin
Good luck Ruby x
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Bridie
❤️❤️❤️
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Kim Cooper
Good luck Ruby! You are a real life superhero xx
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Dara Love
Good luck Rubes! We’re proud of you! The Loves xxx
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John, Bex & The Gang X
Good luck Ruby! Thinking of you & Rae! ❤️❤️
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Nick O’dell
Good luck, Ruby!
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Izzy
Good Luck Ruby! I know that you will absolutely smash it! xx
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Ella, Dan, Paddy & Aoife Xxx
Go Aunty Ratty! We’re so proud of you, and Mum was so proud of you!! 👏🏻 🌸🩷 🦋
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Julie Young
Good luck Ruby❤️
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Hollie Dunn
Good luck! Hope you smash it!
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The Muirs
Fantastic feat Ruby for an incredible cause and in memory of your wonderful mum - Rae. Good on you. Love you x❤️
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Kirsten Van Der Merwe
Go on Ruby! Making everyone proud 🩷 🏃♀️ xx
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Perry Cronin
Go smash it Rube’s, such a worthwhile cause so close to all our hearts xx
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Madhav
All the best xx
All the very best Ruby, no doubt you will smash it! The Whitbreads