My sister Kim died at the age of 48 in 2003 from complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I ran my first marathon in 2005 in memory of my mom and Kim. For that marathon, I raised funds for MS. The London Marathon will mark my 16th marathon and I am honored to run it in memory of Kim and raise funds for the MS Society UK.
As the eldest of six children, Kim was more than just a sister. She was a best friend, a teacher, a nurse, a babysitter, and a surrgoate mother. She was all those things and more to my siblings and me. And her interests became our interests, her passions our passions. With her love of art, music, science fiction, and mythology — and her desire to learn about new cultures through books and travel — she unkowingly shaped my personality and my siblings. She was so beautiful, smart, and kind. So much love and respect for Kim!
Image description: The left photo is Kim dressed in a white blazer with a flower pinned to it. She is wearing a white blouse and her long dark brown hair is flowing. The middle photo is Gail running a race on the beach. She is wearinga white baseball cap, pink sleeveless running shirt, and black shorts. The right photo is Kim wearing a tan rimmed hat, sunglasses, white tank top, and white/black patterned shorts.
About the London Marathon
The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.
Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.
What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.
My sister Kim died at the age of 48 in 2003 from complications from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I ran my first marathon in 2005 in memory of my mom and Kim. For that marathon, I raised funds for MS. The London Marathon will mark my 16th marathon and I am honored to run it in memory of Kim and raise funds for the MS Society UK.
As the eldest of six children, Kim was more than just a sister. She was a best friend, a teacher, a nurse, a babysitter, and a surrgoate mother. She was all those things and more to my siblings and me. And her interests became our interests, her passions our passions. With her love of art, music, science fiction, and mythology — and her desire to learn about new cultures through books and travel — she unkowingly shaped my personality and my siblings. She was so beautiful, smart, and kind. So much love and respect for Kim!
Image description: The left photo is Kim dressed in a white blazer with a flower pinned to it. She is wearing a white blouse and her long dark brown hair is flowing. The middle photo is Gail running a race on the beach. She is wearinga white baseball cap, pink sleeveless running shirt, and black shorts. The right photo is Kim wearing a tan rimmed hat, sunglasses, white tank top, and white/black patterned shorts.
About the London Marathon
The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.
Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.
What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.
