Myself (Sam) and Alex are running the Great North Run in support of my beautiful mum, Nic.
At just 26, my mum became seriously unwell. She was suddenly in constant pain and struggled with everyday tasks like getting dressed or walking. She was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, affecting all her major joints. Thankfully, with the help of incredible doctors and life-changing medication, she gradually regained her mobility and independence. While RA is a lifelong condition with no cure, ongoing advances in treatment have helped her manage it incredibly well.
Now, 33 years on, my mum is 59 and lives a full, active life - walking, cycling, swimming, gardening, and even travelling around India with me and Alex last year. There have been difficult periods along the way, but thanks to medical progress and continued care, these have been manageable. Without that support, her life, and mine, would look very different.
That’s why we’re raising money to support vital research and help the 1.3 million people living with arthritis in the UK. Just £27 could support a researcher to develop tests to diagnose arthritis earlier. If you’re able to support us, we’d be hugely grateful. Every donation helps make a difference!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Mum
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Anna & Robin
Good luck to you both! xx
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Perrys
Congratulations, a fantastic effort 🕺💃 Love from Gabriella, Amelie, Liz & Dad xxxx
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Nicola Perry
I am so proud of you both! 🥰I hope that you raise lots of money for an amazing cause. ❤️ Love you billions! mum Xxx
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Matt
Good luck 🥳
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Tom Jackson And Harvey Simpson
Best of luck both! It’s a great cause
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Connor Haines
Well done both of you!!
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Paul Gillings
Good Luck from Paul and Sharon
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Rowen Shorten
Run fast you little hotties xx you never know when Meado is watching
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Holly Corlett
Good luck guys, you’ll absolutely smash it I’m sure! Very good cause, you should be very proud xxxx
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Amber And Harry
You guys are awesome!!!
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Nic Cage
Legends
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Tom Dawson
Good luck Al you are a superstar
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Roo Jones
Love you both! 🏃💕
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Grace Robinson
Good luck Al & Sam!! Xx
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Mark Shepherd
Best of luck both!
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Jess Day
Go on guys!!xx
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Emma Milroy
Good luck guys 💕Xxx
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Henry
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Alec
Good luck
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Jules & Vidge
Good Luck both.. xx
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Jane Gillings
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Lyn Ellerton
Great cause, good luck xx
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Theo
Proud of you girlie pops
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Kieran Manning
Good luck you two your gonna smash it!.x
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Natalie White
Good luck to you both! X
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Good luck to you both xxx