For Chris and Janet

Great North Run 2025

Training Hard

As you can see, Emily, Abbie and I are all running the Great North Run this year.

We have decided to support the Stroke Association in memory of Chris (Uncle Chris) and Janet (Grandma). Chris and Janet both died after suffering severe and catastrophic stroke, within a couple of months of each other. 

They were taken from us without warning, and far too soon, and our family was devastated. However, we have no doubts that they would definitely want us to get on with life. So here we are, training hard for the big day in a couple of months!

Please support us :)

We are taking part in the Great North Run 2025 as part of #TeamStroke

We have joined #TeamStroke for the Great North Run 2025.

There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.

We're here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Josh King

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Granny/mum

Good luck!

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Claire & Ian

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Andrew Cosham

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Rosie Jones

Good luck with the run. Chris would be proud of your efforts. We miss him incredibly x

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Jude Smith

I look at your pic every day on my desk and still can't believe you are gone. You were unique in every way, especially that laugh :-). Miss our after work drinks and s**t tapas in Swatters. Loved and missed by many. Jude xx

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Abigail Eleanor Turner

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Susannah Mary-anne Turner

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Lindsey Mays

Chris you are so missed and so many times in our thoughts. Amazing boss, amazing friend, funny, kind and thoughtful. Good luck with the challenge, what a lovely thing to do xx

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Cathy Lawson

Good luck to you all and happy running!

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Katy

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Hannah & Owain

Well done Emily - sending love, patience and speed! H & O x

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Hilary Barrett

Go team Turner! Lots of love from Hilary and Simon x

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Sophie Menon

Good luck Xxx

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Claire And Stephen Waterhouse

Good luck with your fundraising for such an important cause. Chris was a great colleague and friend, much missed.

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Jackie Oliver

I loved working with Chris, he was a funny guy and would always help me out if needed. So sorry to hear that his mum had passed away too, that is so very sad. I will always remember Chris's odd shoes at work day. Good luck girls!

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Helen Lewis

Wishing you both the best with your run. Chris and Janet would be so proud of you. Lots of luck from Steve & Helen Lewis. We miss Chris lots xx

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Emily Wood

I am in awe, so enjoy the training and I'm sure memories of loved ones will see you all over the finish line! X

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Jill Forrester

Best of luck. A great cause in memory of two great people ❤️

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Jessie Lee

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Luke Noble

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Mia Stewart

love you girly !! good luck!!

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Ruth Naerland

Good luck

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Jasmine Berry

Good luck running the GNR! Amazing cause and in memory of an amazing man!

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Michelle Metcalfe

For Chris, Janet and all those families affected by stroke x

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Emily

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Scott

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Yvonne Cotton

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Emma Spivey

What an amazing thing to do in their memories - good luck! Chris will always be missed at work xx

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Simon Lee

Good Luck Emily - you got this 💪🏽💪🏽

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Vera Kjellberg

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Charlotte

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Ethan Hannant

Anonymous donation

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Marshal Parry

£10

Vik Brown

Good luck to you both on the run x

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Jo Naylor

What a great thing that you are doing in memory of Chris and his mum x

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Catherine Elliott

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Anonymous

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Cian Wharton

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Mia

Good luck queen