Louise is running a marathon

Apr 06, 2025

Louise Blackburn

Thanks to his selfless choice, David was able to save and transform the lives of three people. That’s why I am running the Brighton Marathon to raise money for The Donor Family Network, a charity that supports families of organ donors. Their kindness and compassion during this difficult time have meant so much, and I want to help them continue their vital work.

I am also raising money for The George Coller Memorial Fund, a local asthma charity that David and I both supported for many years. Their work helping children with asthma is incredible and I want to continue that support in his honour.

Finally, I am fundraising for The Compassionate Friends, a charity that supports bereaved families—especially siblings like me—who are facing life after loss. Their work has been a source of comfort, and I know how much they help others going through the same pain.

David's decision to be an organ donor was a reflection of who he was—kind, caring, and always thinking of others. Through this marathon, I want to honour his memory, his generosity, and the love he gave to those around him. If you’d like to support me in raising money for these amazing causes, I would be so grateful for any donation, big or small.

Thank you for reading, for remembering David, and for helping to make something positive out of something so heartbreaking.

With love and gratitude,
Louise

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The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children from a month old and and from any cause.

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The George Coller Memorial Fund is a registered charity and was launched in 2000. Its main purpose is to raise awareness about Asthma and to improve the healthcare provisions for all children suffering with the condition.

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The Donor Family Network provides support for the families of those who have died and donated organs and tissue for transplant. The Network also works to promote awareness of organ and tissue donation.

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Apr 06, 2025

Louise is running a marathon

In April 2024, our world changed forever when my brother, David, died following complications from a brain tumour operation. Losing him has been devastating, and I miss him every single day. Even when faced with the daunting prospect of such a massive operation, David’s kindness and generosity shone through—because he had made the incredible decision to be an organ donor. Thanks to his selfless choice, David was able to save and transform the lives of three people. That’s why I am running the Brighton Marathon to raise money for The Donor Family Network, a charity that supports families of organ donors. Their kindness and compassion during this difficult time have meant so much, and I want to help them continue their vital work. I am also raising money for The George Coller Memorial Fund, a local asthma charity that David and I both supported for many years. Their work helping children with asthma is incredible and I want to continue that support in his honour. Finally, I am fundraising for The Compassionate Friends, a charity that supports bereaved families—especially siblings like me—who are facing life after loss. Their work has been a source of comfort, and I know how much they help others going through the same pain. David's decision to be an organ donor was a reflection of who he was—kind, caring, and always thinking of others. Through this marathon, I want to honour his memory, his generosity, and the love he gave to those around him. If you’d like to support me in raising money for these amazing causes, I would be so grateful for any donation, big or small. Thank you for reading, for remembering David, and for helping to make something positive out of something so heartbreaking. With love and gratitude, Louise

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