Around 100,000 children and young people in the UK have epilepsy, with 23 new cases diagnosed every day.
One runner · One lovely friend · One big goal
Kate runsLondon2027.
Kate is taking on 26.2 miles for Young Epilepsy, raising £3,000 in memory of her friend, Lauren Szumski.
01 / Why
The reason behind every mile
Running withpurpose.
This is more than a marathon. Kate is running to remember Lauren, to celebrate the warmth she brought to the people around her, and to help young people living with epilepsy.
Every donation can help Young Epilepsy support more young people and their families with practical help, specialist services and a stronger voice.
Learn about Young EpilepsyWhy the support mattersFigures from Young Epilepsy
Children and young people with epilepsy have seizures that cannot be controlled with medication.
Children and young people say living with epilepsy greatly affects their mental health.
Children and young people with epilepsy do not get the support they need to take part fully at school.
02 / LaurenA life full of memories
Lauren'sstory
“She made amazing friends wherever she went.”
“An absolute pleasure to know. Truly missed.”
A little about Lauren
Full of life. Full of joy.
Lauren was clever, independent, kind and full of joy. Her beautiful smile and adventurous spirit stayed with everyone she met.
Lauren passed away suddenly on 2nd May 2023. The shock reached far beyond one place, leaving family and friends around the world trying to understand life without her. The impact was profound because the love for her was so great.
What remains is the way Lauren lived: travelling, seeking out new places and making memories. She turned new faces into friends, and people quickly fell in love with her warmth, humour and generous spirit.
“Forever in our hearts. Shine brightly.”
“Clever, independent, kind and full of joy.”
“Her adventurous, fun nature lives on in every story.”
03 / The goalHelp turn every trainer pink
£3,000together.
Raised so farLaunching soon
Kate's goal£3,000
Start lineEvery trainer = £300£3,000
The tracker will be updated as donations arrive. Ten trainers, £300 each, all the way to the finish line.
Donate now04 / The course
Greenwich to The Mall
A city inmotion.
The famous 26.2-mile route brings the sights, sound and colour of London together, with huge crowd support from south-east London to the finish on The Mall.
Greenwich & Cutty Sark
Three start lines join before Mile Three in Woolwich, before the route passes Charlton, Greenwich, Deptford and the Cutty Sark.
Tower Bridge
Through Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, then across the Thames on one of the loudest and most memorable parts of the course.
Docklands & Canary Wharf
The route heads east along The Highway before looping through Westferry, Mudchute, Docklands and Canary Wharf.
Westminster & The Mall
Tower Hill, Victoria Embankment, Parliament Square, Birdcage Walk and a final turn at Buckingham Palace.
Detailed course overview
26.2miles through London
The pink line now follows the detailed mapped course from Woolwich to The Mall. The three Blackheath and Greenwich start areas are shown for context without adding an unverified route spur.
View the official course informationBe part of Kate's 26.2 miles
Run with her.Remember Lauren.
Every donation helps Kate towards her £3,000 goal for Young Epilepsy, in memory of Lauren.
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