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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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Matt Priest
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Meg Rees
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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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Georgie Forbes
LOVE YA
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Adam Leibling
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Gemma Richards
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A H
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Harjot Sahota
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Sophie Jarrett
Smash it Keatesy!!!!
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Ollie Goode
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Louis Tiley
x
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Ben Powell
Good luck!
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Daniela Rodriguez
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Josh Draper
Go on fella ??
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Sophie Negrine
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Olly Harrison
Good luck pal x
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Jenny Downey
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Hannah Twyning
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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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Grace Caple
Good luckkkk :) x
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Louise King
Best of Luck Lewis!! x
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Jon Lighton
Good luck, it’s for a worthy cause
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Janis Dobson
What lovely words Lewis, Good Luck x
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Andrew Nodwell
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Sara Sleeman
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Bethan Ashurst
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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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Tabitha Jenkinson
Good luck x
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Tara Carr
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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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Jon Testar
Good luck Lewis in all you are doing !
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Lucy Lowe
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Eileen Price
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Georgia Rich
She’s so proud, good luck
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Maisie Stearns
Good luck Keatsy! Great Cause. Hope your strava doesn’t crash ??
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Jack Sparey
Smash it keatesy!
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Katie Holder
Good luck Lew, you’ll smash it !!
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Neha Sureshkumar
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Harvey Martin
Brilliant and meaningful cause, go well mate!
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Ella Pywell
Go out there and smash it tomorrow buddy! Proud of you.
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Ewan Goldie-king
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Lydia Bignall
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Caty Stirling Lee
Go well Lew!
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Richard Williams
Well done, very well done.
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Polly-mae Ashby
Good luck Lew, your mum is so proud x
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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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Peter Comer
Well done bigman ??
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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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Dan Price
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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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Mohamed Ginwalla
All in good cause well ?? done
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Ella Davies
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John Cook
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Paul Groves
Well Done - Make your Dad do it next time. Love Paul & Joanne Groves xxxx
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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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Andrea Priest
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Fliss Hemsley
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Andy Sheldon
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Amelia Griffin
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Oliver Matthews
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Georgie Brocklehurst
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Florence Beedie
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Mimi Paton
Can't wait to see you smash it!
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Rich Smith
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Molly Godfrey
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Matt Ooiver
Go well mate
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Sophie Jones
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Manu Gonzalez
Go well Keatesy!
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Charlotte Gurney
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Amy Ingram
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Tabitha Jenkinson
Good luck x
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Melinda Stallard
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Izzy Watts
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Callum Bates
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Mackenzie Allen
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Hannah Howl
Good luck Lew! Han x
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Amanda Sheldon
good luck
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Becky Howl
Good luck xx
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Ellie Burge
Good luck xx
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Imogen Mccracken
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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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Ed Dobbs
Go on the boy, good luck mate! Xx
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Kim Mowday
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Jacob Lawrence
Best of luck fella!!!
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Charlie Hubbard
Mate smash this marathon!
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Sue Lord
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Clara Higgs
Great cause & good luck!
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Ben Ashmead
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Ella Thomas
Proud of you x
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Jess Simmons
Proud of you Keatesey!! Smash it
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Izzie Fisher
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Amy Leask
Good luck Keatesy!
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Freya Cook
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Chris & Tara Richardson
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Alison Bidmead
Best of luck Lewis, supporting such a good cause. Alison & Alistair Bidmead
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Holly Keates
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Janet Freerson
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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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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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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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Holly Lockton
Good luck Lew!! So proud of you, go and smash it for your mum x
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Georgie Forbes
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Jasmin Hudd
Best of luck!
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Maddie Mcloughlin
Good luck Lewis! You’ll smash it x
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Jennifer Jarvie
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Charlie Paul
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Emma Birch
Good luck!
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Ethan Mainwaring-taylor
Good Luck Lewis! Proud of you!
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Hayley James
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Krysia Mawer
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Alex Plant
Best of luck Lewis!
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Olly Harrison
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Soph Biles
Good luck!!
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Adam Greaves
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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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Becky Prout
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Sarah Jones
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Pete Comer
Good luck pal, smash it :)
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Adam Hughes
Go out there and smash it!!! ????????????
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Nick Robinson
Good luck!
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Geoff Allen
Do it for mum
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Pat Jones
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Lee Mayo
All the best
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Anita Daldry
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Liza Pope
Smash it Lewis ??
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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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Faye Gilbert
Good luck Lewis. Best wishes Aunty Sally and family xx
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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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Tina Hayward
Amazing tribute to your beautiful mum and a fantastic charity ??
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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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V Robertson
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Penny Gravestock
Good luck - an amazing challenge for such a good cause x
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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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Jack Medley
Go and smash it Lewis!
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Charlie Ross
Good luck!!
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Nicholas Lighton
All the best Lewis, moving tribute to your Mum
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Dan Crick
Good luck mate!
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Tara Carr
Good luck Lewis. Best wishes from The Carr family ??
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Paul Williamson
Go smash the London 24 marathon Lew! Love from Paul, Stacey, Eden & Ellis x
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Alison Borley
Enjoy the day Lewis
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Hannah Kimber
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Teresa Tiley
Good Luck tomorrow Lewis x
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Kim Price
Go Lewis!????????? Kerry would be so proud of you. Enjoy the atmosphere.x
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Jake Austin
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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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Laurence Ashby
All the best Lew.Smash it for your mum ??
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Carole Austin
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Niamh Fitzgerald
Proud of you keates always! Complete inspiration xxx
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Proud of u mate. Priest x