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On Sunday 21 April 2024, I will be running the TCS London Marathon. This will be the toughest physical and mental challenge I’ve ever done. I will be pushing myself to my absolute limits and all in an effort to raise awareness and funds for a charity that does some amazing work and is very close to myself and my family.
Ovacome is the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes people who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals with the aim of increasing positive outcomes for those impacted.
From as young as I can remember, I was a big 'mummy's boy'. I’ve always idolised Mum and she showed our whole family unconditional love and affection every day. Throughout her life, she made incredible sacrifices to ensure our family was never without and every ounce of her energy was dedicated to supporting and raising myself and my sister, Holly, to become the young adults we are today. I am so grateful for everything Mum did for us and have come to fully appreciate her efforts in more recent years.
In December 2016, Mum was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. Due to lack of awareness and misdiagnosis, the cancer was caught late and was manageable with treatment but ultimately incurable. The news flipped our whole family's life upside down but, and to no one's surprise, Mum was still there to steady the ship. Never once did I hear her complain or moan despite the relentless chemotherapy, operations, and regular hospital visits. As her usual selfless self, she was more concerned about the welfare of her family than herself, even in her time of need.
During her treatment, Mum received incredible support from Ovacome who helped her and our family in a variety of ways. Mum also was keen to fundraise for the charity and spent a lot of time raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer symptoms alongside Ovacome.
On 13 December 2021, almost 5 years to the day since her diagnosis, Mum passed peacefully surrounded by her family. I will forever be grateful for the memories I have with my her, particularly those in her final weeks and some of my earliest memories in my childhood. She was the most incredible person I've ever met, inside and out, and I feel incredibly grateful to be her son.
Her undying courage and strength throughout her journey was nothing short of remarkable and is definitely a huge fuel for me physically and mentally. Mum filled our whole family with a constant radiating pride and this is something I hope to honour when dedicating completing 'Europe's biggest marathon' to her.
Any donations are appreciated, big or small. Your generosity will go a long way in funding Ovacome and the amazing work they do.
This one is for you, Mum.
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Sara Sleeman
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Olly Harrison
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Mohamed Ginwalla
All in good cause well ?? done
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Andrea Priest
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Emma Birch
Good luck!
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Charlotte Gurney
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Alison Bidmead
Best of luck Lewis, supporting such a good cause. Alison & Alistair Bidmead
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Georgie Forbes
LOVE YA
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Ben Powell
Good luck!
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Jake Austin
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Holly Lockton
Good luck Lew!! So proud of you, go and smash it for your mum x
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Brian Tonks
Good luck Lew, every success, just enjoy it and pace yourself. Love from Nan and Gramp x
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Jess Simmons
Proud of you Keatesey!! Smash it
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Ben Ashmead
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Liza Pope
Smash it Lewis ??
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Tabitha Jenkinson
Good luck x
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Richard Williams
Well done, very well done.
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Hayley James
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Laurence Ashby
All the best Lew.Smash it for your mum ??
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Faye Gilbert
Good luck Lewis. Best wishes Aunty Sally and family xx
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Louise King
Best of Luck Lewis!! x
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Niamh Fitzgerald
Proud of you keates always! Complete inspiration xxx
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Sophie Jarrett
Smash it Keatesy!!!!
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Louise Goode
Good luck Lewis. Your mum would be as proud of you today as she always was.
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Sarah Jones
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Holly Keates
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Fliss Hemsley
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Ewan Goldie-king
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Amy Leask
Good luck Keatesy!
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Jon Testar
Good luck Lewis in all you are doing !
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Lucy Lowe
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Jasmin Hudd
Best of luck!
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Alicia Mascall
Good Luck Lewis! From Dan's sort of Auntie (we went to Centre Parcs together). I'm sure you will make everyone proud!
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Anita Daldry
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Amelia Griffin
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Hannah Twyning
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Grace Caple
Good luckkkk :) x
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Maddie Mcloughlin
Good luck Lewis! You’ll smash it x
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Tara Carr
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Georgie Brocklehurst
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Ed Dobbs
Go on the boy, good luck mate! Xx
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Olly Harrison
Good luck pal x
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Florence Beedie
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Ethan Mainwaring-taylor
Good Luck Lewis! Proud of you!
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Eileen Price
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Michelle Nield
Ur mum would be so proud of u well done . Lots of love Michelle and family (mum cousin)
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Ellie Burge
Good luck xx
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Paul Williamson
Go smash the London 24 marathon Lew! Love from Paul, Stacey, Eden & Ellis x
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Carole Austin
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Molly Godfrey
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Kim Price
Go Lewis!????????? Kerry would be so proud of you. Enjoy the atmosphere.x
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Charlie Hubbard
Mate smash this marathon!
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Teresa Tiley
Good Luck tomorrow Lewis x
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Georgie Forbes
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Jessamie Lindley
Cancer truly sucks darling ?? congrats on the marathon. She would be so so so proud of you! Xx
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Charlie Paul
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Paul Groves
As mentioned anything above 3 hours, you'll be made to do it again in bare feet. Seriously try a beat that Chelsea Pensioner.
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Nick Robinson
Good luck!
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Dan Price
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Rachel Smith
Good luck Lewis, this is fantastic and your mum would be so proud ??, you've got this......from Rachel, Phil, Charlotte and Hattie x
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Mackenzie Allen
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Pete Comer
Good luck pal, smash it :)
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Mimi Paton
Can't wait to see you smash it!
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Harjot Sahota
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Tara Carr
Good luck Lewis. Best wishes from The Carr family ??
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Callum Bates
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A H
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Georgia Rich
She’s so proud, good luck
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Oliver Matthews
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Neha Sureshkumar
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Jane Bland
Good luck, Lewis. You will smash it. Your mum would have been so proud of you.
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Kim Mowday
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Ella Pywell
Go out there and smash it tomorrow buddy! Proud of you.
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Jack Medley
Go and smash it Lewis!
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Tina Hayward
Amazing tribute to your beautiful mum and a fantastic charity ??
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Ollie Goode
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Freya Cook
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Dan Price
I forgot to leave a message with my last donation, it just means I have to donate even more! However, it’s for an amazing charity, each mile is for Kerry! She would be so proud of you Lew, go and smash it??
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Pat Jones
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Lydia Bignall
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Soph Biles
Good luck!!
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Simon Leibling
Best of luck! Great to meet you at the Bath Half…and we know you’ll smash it with both the run and the fund raising. Tracey and Simon Leibling
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Daniela Rodriguez
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Izzie Fisher
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Lisa Keates
Good luck Lewis, we are all really proud of you and what you are doing for your mum's charity. Lots of love Uncle Al, Aunty Lisa and Olivia xx
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Amelia Keates
Good luck Lew! You’re going to smash it, Auntie Kerry would be so proud ????
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Maisie Stearns
Good luck Keatsy! Great Cause. Hope your strava doesn’t crash ??
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Alex Plant
Best of luck Lewis!
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Amy Ingram
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Amanda Sheldon
good luck
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Imogen Mccracken
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Manu Gonzalez
Go well Keatesy!
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Tabitha Jenkinson
Good luck x
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Amber Swinglehurst
You’ll smash it and I’m sure your mum would be so proud. Slay girl x
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Janet Freerson
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Peter Comer
Well done bigman ??
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Malcolm Keates
We are proud of what you are doing in memory of your Mum. We know you will do well. Love Gran and Grandpa xx
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Jennifer Jarvie
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Matt Priest
Proud of u mate. Priest x
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Bethan Ashurst
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Becky Howl
Good luck xx
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Jason Keates
Lew, go and enjoy the whole experience. You have worked so hard with your training. I am super proud of you and everyone is behind you. You know Mum is going to be holding your hand around every mile. Go smash it X
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Jacob Lawrence
Best of luck fella!!!
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Paul Groves
Well Done - Make your Dad do it next time. Love Paul & Joanne Groves xxxx
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Alison Borley
Enjoy the day Lewis
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Sophie Jones
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Chris & Tara Richardson
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Louis Tiley
x
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Hannah Kimber
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Becky Prout
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Krysia Mawer
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Caty Stirling Lee
Go well Lew!
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Harvey Martin
Brilliant and meaningful cause, go well mate!
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Nicholas Lighton
All the best Lewis, moving tribute to your Mum
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Izzy Watts
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Mary Merheim
Good luck Lewis, I’m sure you will do her (and the rest of your family) proud ????
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Archie Fox
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Melinda Stallard
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John Cook
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Jenny Downey
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Maddy Phillips
Good luck to you Lewis. Your mum will be forever proud of you. Love Maddy xxx
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Jack Sparey
Smash it keatesy!
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Jon Lighton
Good luck, it’s for a worthy cause
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Gemma Richards
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Katie Holder
Good luck Lew, you’ll smash it !!
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Hannah Howl
Good luck Lew! Han x
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Adam Greaves
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Lee Mayo
All the best
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Clara Higgs
Great cause & good luck!
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Rich Smith
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Josh Draper
Go on fella ??
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James Baxter
You’re a great man Keatesy, always kind and a good crack at socials (when you go! ??). Good luck on the marathon, go kick cancers ass.
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Penny Gravestock
Good luck - an amazing challenge for such a good cause x
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Ella Thomas
Proud of you x
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Ella Davies
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Adam Hughes
Go out there and smash it!!! ????????????
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Matt Ooiver
Go well mate
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Adam Leibling
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Meg Rees
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Polly-mae Ashby
Good luck Lew, your mum is so proud x
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Sophie Negrine
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Janis Dobson
What lovely words Lewis, Good Luck x
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Charlie Ross
Good luck!!
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Geoff Allen
Do it for mum
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Andy Sheldon
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V Robertson
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Sue Lord
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Dan Crick
Good luck mate!
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