In April 2027, I'll be running the London Marathon for Arthritis UK - and this one is personal 🫶🏼
I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at just 18 years old and now at 26, I have spent nearly a decade learning to live alongside a condition that has no cure. I understand firsthand the uncertainty that comes with an autoimmune disease, not knowing how your body will respond, what the next flare will bring, or whether the next treatment will work. Last year, that uncertainty hit me harder than ever when I suffered a severe reaction to a medication which led to me being hospitalised with neutropenic sepsis for a week. During that time, I missed what would have been a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip to South Africa, a trip I had looked forward to more than anything. It was, without doubt, one of the most difficult periods of my life and it brought into sharp focus just how desperately better treatments are needed. No one should have to go through what I went through in search of something that simply helps them feel well.
That’s why I’m running the London Marathon for Arthritis UK, to raise vital funds for research that could lead to safer, more effective medications and one day, a cure. But it is also deeply personal to me in another way: crossing that finish line will be my way of proving to myself and to this condition, that arthritis does not get to decide what I am capable of. My body has been through so much and now I want to show what it can do.
If my story resonates with you, or if you know someone living with arthritis, I'd be so grateful for your support. No donation is too small, every contribution goes directly towards Arthritis UK's vital research and support programmes.
Thank you so much 💜
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Terry Barker
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Helen & Andy Lewis
Good luck Keeley! We’re incredibly proud of you, your strength, determination & courage are truly inspiring. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way, you’ve got this! 👊❤️💪 Lots of love, Mum & Dad xx
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Amanda & Richard
Looking forward to seeing you cross that finish line in April 💪🏃♀️
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Kyran Wastnage
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Harriet And Hamish
Go Keeley! X
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Emma Hogg
Yes Keeley! You are going to smash this xx
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Gloria Coffin
Very proud of you Keeley, you can do it! Love you lots, Nanny xxx
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Sharon & Huw
Good luck lovely, you’ll smash it! Love Sharon & Huw xxx
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Gareth Rogers
Best of luck 💪💪
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Anna Hayes
So proud of you. What an amazing cause. You will smash it ❤️
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Hannah S
You are such an inspiration! Enjoy every moment!!
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Georgina Hall-raine
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Anonymous
Go Keeley Go..pleased you’re back on track & now able to raise money for this cause.
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Maisie Taylor
Amazing thing to do and for a great cause! Wish you all the best!
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Suzy Veal
Amazing Keeley. Good Luck with the training, you’ll smash it. Xx
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Caroline Newman
Good luck Keeley. Caroline &Shaun
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Nb
Supporting you every step of the way, you got this!!! 💪💪
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Ryan Lewis
So proud of you Keeley! You will smash it, we will be cheering you along the way 🏅❤️💪🏼
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Saskia Harrison
Good luck!!!
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Georgia
Amazing Keeley ❤️ wishing you the best ❤️
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Kim Macefield-north
Good luck Keeley Lewis!
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Tracy
You’ve got this!! 🥰
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Caitlin
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Petra Isaacs
I had no idea Keeley. Keep going. Well done.
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Erin Gelman
Good luck Keeley 💕 Get those speedy feet going, you’ve got this!!! xxxxx
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Jacqui
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Meg Wales-harding
Good luck Keeley, you’ll smash it!! X
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John Calnan
Good luck Keeley
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Charlotte Scott-hill
You’re a machine Kiki!!! So sorry to hear about your recent medical struggles. But look at you go! What an inspiration 💪🏻 best of luck for the marathon - love, from ya old Kiwi flattie x
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Jane Cole
Good luck
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Emma
Thanks for sharing your story, you’re an inspiration. Good luck!
We know you can do it. Good luck