My Story

My name is Laura and I'm running the London marathon to raise money for Menieres Society, a cause incredibly close to my heart. It is a deliberating illness causing vertigo, tinnitus, loss of balance, hearing loss and severe headaches. It has a profound impact on everyday life. 
Unfortunately, my hero, my best friend and the person who has looked after me & cared for me & my children our whole lives, my father has suffered with this for years & it is heartbreaking to know the kindest most caring person has had to suffer for so long.
My dad thinks I'm absolutely bonkers for doing this but I'm running this for you dad. Never in my life did I think I'd run a marathon but I'm doing it to raise awareness of what you and others go through. 
you've been my strength my whole life and I wish more than anything that I could get rid of this awful disease for you. I pray for a miracle to cure you. I know how frustrated you are with life so often. More needs to be spent on vital treatment for Menieres as many commit suicide.
I know raising funds isn't much but it's better than sitting on my backside doing nothing.

So, Mr Andrew New, I will get to the finish end even if it kills me and this medal will be for you.

The best daddy in the whole world, love you ❤️