Lauren Hewitt-Crabb

Manchester Marathon 2026

My activity tracking

7
miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

While I’m running the marathon as the next step in my running journey — after completing four half marathons — I wanted to use this challenge to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.

Those who know me will know that my wonderful Grandad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago and has been receiving treatment ever since. Thanks to research and the generosity of donors, he’s been able to access treatment that has helped slow the progression of the condition and allowed him to keep so much of his independence.

My Grandad is one of the most important people in my life — and my forever cheerleader — so being able to do something for him, and for others living with Parkinson’s, means the world to me.

If you’re able to, please consider sponsoring my challenge. Every donation helps fund vital research and provides support to the Parkinson’s community.

Thank you so much for any support 💙

My achievements

My updates

Week 6 done! 130km down for the year ✌🏻

Saturday 7th Feb

Week 4 in the bag!

Monday 26th Jan
Week 4 of training done! Deload week was much needed! On 76km for the month so far - time to smash week 5 to bring me to 100km this month! 

Week 3 Completed!

Monday 19th Jan
Week 3 of training down - nearly 25km ran. Almost 60km this year so far! Next for a deload week :) 

Week 2 of Training Down!

Monday 12th Jan
28.5km ran last week - bringing me to 34km for the year so far :)

Thank you to my sponsors

£53.32

Les Crabb

£11.33

Sally O’kane

Eeeek Lauren you’ve absolutely got this girly! Very proud of you already, ur gonna smash it :)))))

£53.32

Mike Hewitt

Best of luck Lauren! Pass on our regards to Les!

£20

Kirsty Lasparini

Wishing you loads of luck Lauren 🍀 Know you will be amazing!!! 💙 A charity close to my heart too as my Mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year 💙 xx

£25

Emma Holt

Proud of you! You’ll smash it xxx