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I’m running for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis because my Dad no longer can

Join hundreds of people around the UK to raise much needed funds to help more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis - and have fun whilst doing it!

Climbing high or sky diving, biking or hiking, baking a cake, swimming a lake: there are endless ways you can get involved in or organise events to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.  

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Featured fundraisers

Debbie

A Specialist Oxygen Nurse virtually cycled 258 miles from Middlesborough to Essex

Hayley

Completed the World's Toughest Mudder - Lockdown Edition! 6 x 5 mile laps and 6 x obstacles to raise funds for APF

Laura

Walking the West Highland Way raising over £700 in memory of her grandpa

Celebrate your loved ones this Christmas with a living memory

Forget-me-not seeds available NOW - £5 per booklet via the APF website

Ruby

Ran 5k in memory of her mum who 'not once did she let this cruel condition defeat her strength or zest for life'.

Virtual London Marathon

Aaron Pears and daughter Lucy ran the 26 mile VLM and proudly wear their medals

Crocheted Rainbows

Lauren Clarke raised £300 for APF in memory of her Grandad

Going the Distance

APF Chair, Steve Jones, e-cycled 500 miles during PF month and raised over £5,000!

Victoria Gets the Chop

Shaving off her lovely long hair in exchange for donations totalling £430

Going the Distance

Laura cycled 100 miles despite recent knee surgery, raising over £250

Going the Distance

Ben and friends completing a Covid Duathlon Challenge in memory of Tim Hirst

Personal Stories

Antony

Antony (pictured with his partner Allison) was diagnosed with IPF in his 50s in 2015. He is a self-employed computer engineer, fixing people’s computers in their homes.

Tony and Sue

‍Many people care for loved ones with pulmonary fibrosis. Tony, in his fifties, gave up work and now cares for his wife Sue who has IPF. Sue is on anti-fibrotic drugs and currently being assessed for transplant. Tony reflects on his experiences.

Catherine

Catherine Traynor's mum was diagnosed with PF in April 2019, having previously been incorrectly diagnosed with sarcoidosis the previous year. Sadly, her condition deteriorated rapidly and she passed away just before Christmas the same year.

Charlie

In October 2018 Charlie was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. After the initial shock, he and his family have set about raising awareness and much needed funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Ron and Myles

Friends Myles Greensmith and Ron Fish are keen advocates of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation. After meeting at the Papworth Support Group some five years ago, they quickly established they were both interested in playing golf to stay active.

Sylvia

Living with IPF has affected Sylvia’s mental wellbeing, particularly during lockdown. In her own words, she discusses how the support of her family, getting outside and pulmonary rehab has been a turning point for her and how she makes every day coun