RUN FOR MUM fundraising for National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Today is a difficult one. I lost Helen, my mum, on a day like today. Writing this will be hard for me as there’s been a lot of drafts, but if you know me, just read it in my voice, it’ll make sense, I promise xx But with this difficulty, there’s something bright and loving to share with you. I’ve been working on my grief over these several months, coming to terms with and accepting the loss. It’s a difficult thing for anyone who has to go through this. I spent so long avoiding it in its entirety because, in all honesty, I didn't know how to face it! But since speaking and talking with loved ones and a few special people in my life, I’m feeling so much better and happier for it. It's actually normal to cry x Moving on now, I am meeting so many people incredible people and doing so much work that I am actually heading in the direction Ive always wanted to do and Ifinally made my first short film !!!!!! and I’m so glad I was able to do it and get that weight off my chest.(Thank you to all that helped that reading this, I will return those favors to you xxx) I want to now put yet another silly challenge in front of me, and what better feat than a marathon, and best of yet, since acquiring Irish citizenship through my wonderful mum, I’m going to run the ☘️Dublin☘️ marathon!!! Importantly, I’ll be doing it for a charity I want to support over 🇮🇪 The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is an Irish charity funding life-changing breast cancer research at the University of Galway. Their work helps improve early diagnosis, develop better treatments, and improve outcomes for breast cancer patients and families across Ireland and beyond. Link to Donation = I LOVE MUM. I also miss mum. I also love your mum and your sister, aunty, grandma, daughter, girlfriend, wife & great grandma. Love you all ❤️❤️❤️ ☘️❤️

About National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Currently, 1 in 7 Irish women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and there are 3,507 cases diagnosed annually which is set to continue to increase. These women are our mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, friends and neighbours. We know these women, they play major roles in our lives. The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity that funds a comprehensive research programme at the University of Galway. We know that breast cancer research has improved the diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes for those who develop the disease. We want to fund these research programmes to continue to impact the outcomes for those who develop the disease in the future. The research team, in collaboration with universities and hospitals across the globe, focuses on the development & improvement of diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies, to drive real and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for breast cancer patients. RCN: 20025175

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 Fundraising Campaign

Run for More Than a Medal — Make Every Mile Matter at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026!
This October, join thousands of runners taking on the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 — not just for the challenge, but for change. Whether you’re chasing a personal goal or running your very first marathon, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart.
By running and fundraising, you’ll help make a real difference — turning every mile into hope, impact, and purpose.
So lace up, sign up, and run for something that truly matters.
Because when we run together, we help change lives — one step at a time. 

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