Sarah Runs Lincoln Half Marathon To Share Message of Hope

29 September 2025

“I’m running to show that there is life after a diagnosis with a non-curable cancer. I’m running for everyone who’s navigating their own health journey, to offer a message of hope.”

Sarah is running the Lincoln Half Marathon this weekend, following being diagnosed with Myeloma, a form of cancer, in January 2022, and running has remained a central part of her life throughout.

“Following a stem cell transplant, I made a conscious decision that cancer would not define or limit my life. Instead, I chose to keep moving – literally and figuratively – toward hope, strength and resilience.”

Sarah and her husband, Simon, had long dreamed of running the New York Marathon to mark their 25th Wedding Anniversary, and it was something which kept her motivated throughout treatment.

“Completing the marathon wasn’t just a personal achievement – it was a declaration that life after a cancer diagnosis is still full of possibility.”

Another important running milestone came for Sarah when she completed the Great North Run together with her husband and two daughters, and it marked a special moment for the whole family.

“Sharing that experience as a family was incredibly special – it symbolized unity, strength and the joy of living fully despite adversity.”

For Sarah, running in Lincoln, is also an important place to her, as she took on the City of Lincoln 10K just four months after her Stem Cell Transplant. It was a huge personal victory, and reinforced her belief that recovery is about thriving not just surviving.

“Now, as I prepare to run the Lincoln Half Marathon, I do so with gratitude and purpose.”

“I’m running to show that there is life after a diagnosis with a non-curable cancer. I’m running for everyone who’s navigating their own health journey, to offer a message of hope. I’m running for my family, who have supported me every step of the way. And I’m running for myself—to continue proving that strength comes in many forms, and that every mile is a celebration of life.”