My Achievements
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Increased fundraising target to £250+
Reached 50% of fundraising goal
Reached 100% of fundraising goal
My Updates
THE TIME IS NOW!
Saturday 12th SepDad was the person I rang first thing every morning, the steady voice that started my day. Running this race feels emotional, scary, and huge… but it also feels like the right way to honour him. I started with Jo Whiley’s Couch to 5K, barely able to imagine getting through those early intervals. But I kept going. I ran on holiday, I ran in London while the kids explored, I ran at Kendal Calling. I have had to build running into my routines. Every run felt like a small victory even the ones where I wanted to stop.
We spent our lives by the sea, and the RNLI has always been close to our family’s heart. Supporting them feels like supporting home — the coastline, the community, and the people who keep others safe. Running for the RNLI feels like carrying a piece of Dad with me. Now it’s the night before the run. My kit’s packed. My number’s pinned. My nerves are doing somersaults. I feel emotional, proud, scared, excited — all at once.
Running hasn’t come naturally, but the determination did. And that came from Dad.
Tomorrow, I’ll run with everything I’ve got. For the RNLI. For everyone who’s supported me. And most of all — for Dad
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Hitting my fundraising target!
Sunday 24th May
A few days in and I’ve already hit my first fundraising target of £700 ❤️
I picked that number because my dad would have turned 70 this year, so it felt like the right place to start. Massive thank you to family, friends, and some of my dad’s friends too for supporting the RNLI.
This week also brought my very first run… starting right at the beginning with Run 1 of Couch to 5K 🏃♀️ I’ve now finished the first week of training with three runs in total.
Honestly, I was not prepared 😂
No music.
No water bottle.
And I definitely didn’t plan my route properly — I ended up running up and down steps and doubling back on myself trying to avoid stopping at busy roads with fast traffic.
The only thing I was prepared for was the outfit — my husband made sure of that. Fully kitted out head to toe in Adidas, including proper running trainers he bought specially for me 👟
For most of the run I was basically just concentrating on the pavement and listening to Jo Whiley telling me to keep going.
Very early days, but I've started.
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I never thought I'd be a runner....
Tuesday 19th May
I never thought I’d be a runner.
In fact, the last time I ran properly was in PE at school—over 30 years ago—and even then, it wasn’t something I ever chose. Running just wasn’t “me.”
But this year is different.
In February 2024, my dad died suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s still hard to put into words what that loss feels like. He would have turned 70 this summer—a milestone we should have celebrated together.
We grew up by the sea—St Bees and Whitehaven Harbour were home. The coast shaped so much of our lives. Boats, salt air, changing tides. My dad loved it all. He had a quiet love for the water—whether that was spotting boats on the horizon, heading out for a bit of fishing, or making his annual trip across to the Isle of Man TT.
Every year, without fail, he’d take the boat from Whitehaven to Douglas. It wasn’t just a trip—it was a ritual. Something he loved.
And the sea, for us, always meant something more than just a place.
That’s why this feels right.
This year, I’ve signed up for my first ever run: the Great North Run. And I’ll be running for the RNLI—a charity my dad supported throughout his life.
It won’t be easy. I’m starting from zero. No running habit, no real experience—just a pair of trainers and a reason to begin.
But this isn’t about time, pace, or performance.
It’s about doing something that matters.
It’s about carrying a piece of him with me—every step, every mile, every moment I want to stop but keep going anyway.
This week, the journey starts.
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James Paton
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P A Robinson
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Toni Knox
I’m so proud of you, Dad would be too! He will be right there with you. Love you. Xxx
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Spectrum
A donation from Pectrum
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Anonymous
Life is a shit show but you will make it work every single time because you see the story. Be proud, you’re dad is, love you always🙏😇💛
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Ronnie Knox
Good luck sis--in-law. Go and smash it xx
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Rebecca Rogan
Good Luck Sher xxx
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Gary Fowler
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Dave Milling Motorcycles
Good luck xxx
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Mark Farragher
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Anthony Quayle
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Barbara Robinson
You just made me cry!❤️ Life can knock you down without warning resulting in such sadness and hard times. But one thing I know you will always get back up and do your Dad proud. Go you !! Barb & Ian xx
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Steven Mckeown
Well done Sherrie, and good luck
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Curtis & Paula
Good luck Sherrie 🏃♀️
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Leanne Savage
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Foxcroft
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Stephen Scally
Hi Sherrie, Well done on your total so far. Steve, the bass player in Spectrum.
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Robyn Gilbey
Well Done Sherrie! You’ll smash it ❤️
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Nicole Cadwell
This is a great idea for many reasons. Proud of you! Such a great way to honor your Dad for his birthday xxx
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Mal And Marie Jackson
Go and smash it Sherrie.Your dad will be with you every step of the way.xxxxx
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Elaine
Well done sherrie ❤️
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Kike
Your dad would be chuffed with this.
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Natalie Wills
Good luck with your run ❤️ Such a lovely way to honour your dad. Sending lots of love Nat, Hix and family x
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Scott Walker
All the best my birthday twin.
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Billie Fitzsimons
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Robert Thompson
i’ve just completed couch to 5k it’s a good way to start.
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Rachel Ward
Sherrie, I’m so proud of you for doing this. You’re making me choke up sat here with my glass of Prosecco, all the best. Speak soon x
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Uncle Chris & Aunty Anne
Really well done what a brilliant achievement
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The Greggs
Go Sher! 🥳🥳 love from The Greggs xx
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Jeremy Benson
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Gary Aspden
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Pete Allan
Well done Sherrie, great cause 👍 Pete (from Hoffman with Wes)
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Debra
Well done Sherrie xxx
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Peter Mclean
Best of luck ‘scone’ would be proud ❤️
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Bernadette Gilbey
Go Sherrie! You’ve got this.
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Keven Birkett
Good luck Sherrie you father would be proud 👍
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Andy Routledge
Great cause, hope you achieve your dream
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Nicola Dunn
Good luck, you got this 🩷
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Kelly Thompson
Best of luck Sherrie x
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Al Wharrier
Go for it!
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Rachel Gilbey
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Dennisjfrosdick@myyahoo.com
Good for you!
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Joseph Bennett
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Gillian Blaney
Well done Sher. So proud of you ❤️
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Lynsey Coyles
Flipping heck! Talk about a challenge! Go you, proud of you xx
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Anonymous
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Emma Pekarek
Ah lovely Sherrie. What a wonderful thing to do. Let me know if you need any tips! Go you x
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Charles Tinkler
Almost forgot, good luck.
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Peter & Brenda Coyles
Good luck
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Sheralee
I couldn’t be more proud. Your dad will be there every step of the way 😍😍😍
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Jane G
Wishing you the best of luck Sherrie and sending lots of love xx
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Chris Underwood
Good luck Sherrie! ❤️
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Emma Ralls
Good Luck Sherrie! You’ll smash it. Your Dad was a very nice man, a gentleman, a fabulous husband, father and grandfather. Loved by many. He will be looking down very proud of you. Go do it for your Dad lovely! He was one in a million x
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Lynn Oliver
Go Sherrie !
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Anthony Oliver
You can do it !!
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Nina Christopher
All the very best Sherrie! Nina
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Dawn Meagan
Good luck Sher. So proud of you xx
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Vivienne Mckee
So proud of you Sher and so would your dad x Go smash it 💪❤️
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Chris Forbes
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Gary Rothery
Well done for taking on the challenge, I hope you reach your target
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Helen Harvey
Best of luck Sherrie! You’ll smash it 😁. Your dad will be with you every step of the way xxx
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Andy Vaughan
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Sarah Cooper
Big love to you Sherrie, your Dad would be proud. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
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Tony Taylor
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Ash Bennett
Good Luck Sherrie 👍
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Jacq Longrigg
Sherrie Your dad would be so proud of you Making all these life changes & making this massive effort to give something back An amazing, daughter, mum, wife & friend Go girl you are setting such an amazing example for your girls & the rest of us Love ya Jacq xxxx
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Irene Lewthwaite
Wishing you every success for the GNR, I am so proud of you, and I know Daddy would be as well! Love you so much, Mam. Xxx
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Ernie Bennett
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Tanya Mcgregor
Good luck Sherrie! You have got this! X
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J Fisher
Great idea Sherrie. A lovely thing to do in memory of your lovely Dad x
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Elaine Brough
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Allan
Good luck
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Joan Ball
Well done you’ve made everyone proud you’ve earned your medal 🥇
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Anonymous
Smash it
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Janice Houghton
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Mark Henderson
Go girl your dad was a legend and I miss him loads ❤️❤️❤️
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Lucy Jenkinson
Good luck Sherrie xx
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Anonymous
Go for it.
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Barbara Blaney
Good luck Sherrie , I’m sure you’ll make your family proud.👍
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Alan Young
Good luck. Dad would be proud.
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Jaqui Theaker
Good luck
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Bmig
You go Sherrie all the best keep it real from Mr G
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Sylvia Nicholson
Good luck Sherrie!
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Ian Conuel
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Leanne Williams
Good Luck 🍀🍀🍀 have fun and enjoy it xx
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Loren Redmond
Go Sherrie!! You will smash it ❤️❤️❤️
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Jemma Henley
good luck jun u got this xxx
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Paul Samson
Well done xxx
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Amy Lee
Good luck yiur dad will be with you all the way x
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Tracy Robinson
Good luck Sherrie
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Maya
Good luck Mam!! We’re all super proud of you x
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Claire Williams
You’ve always been so damn enviably determined 😉, you will smash this. Good luck Sherrie, a great cause and an even greater reason to do your run. Lots of love
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Anonymous
Great cause, good luck 👍
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Vivienne Mckee
Got you to the 2k mark, we are all so so proud of you x ❤️
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Sure you will do it Sherrie.