Team LDUK 2025 recently completed the world famous 13.1 mile AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields and we couldn’t be more delighted by their support! A huge thank you to Jessica McHugh, ‘Renegade Toni’, Hannah Eaton, Lucy Ellison and Rebecca Kirk for taking on the challenge on Saturday 7th September to raise funds for those affected by Lyme disease.
These fantastic women have generated an amazing total of £1,301 for Lyme Disease UK. We are so grateful to the team and to everyone who has donated so generously. Read more about the women’s motivation behind going the extra mile for Lyme disease patients in Great North Run 2025 – introducing the LDUK team!
“My body feels rough lol! But perhaps this is just a little bit of what others have to tolerate without having to run 13.1 miles. Thanks for all the support and giving me the opportunity to shine light on Lyme disease.” ~ ‘Renegade Toni’
‘Renegade Toni’
“Thanks so much – it was a great day! So glad to see all the money that has been donated!” ~ Jessica McHugh
Jessica McHugh
Once again this year’s race was a celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, as record numbers of runners joined the event. Over 200,000 people lined the route as the sun shone and the Red Arrows roared overhead! Millions tuned in to watch the BBC’s Great North Run 2025 coverage.
Newcastle United stars Jacob Murphy and Nick Pope proudly took on official starter duties, hi-fiving runners as they passed by. A new wave of celebrities accepted the challenge for the first time including Dame Kelly Holmes, Joe Wicks, Tommy Fury, Jake Quickenden, Kevin Sinfield and Joe Sugg. They were joined by returning famous faces, including Dr Alex George, Sara Davies and Jenni Falconer.
“Thank you so much for organising! It was amazing! Hopefully we’ve raised a good chunk for Lyme.” ~ Lucy Ellison
Lucy Ellison
We’ve no doubt that the event was a challenging but amazing experience for all of our team. With phenomenal support from the crowds in the North East, the Great North Run is always a really memorable and inspiring day for everyone involved!
“Thank you for organising!! Was a fab day!” ~ Hannah Eaton
Hannah Eaton
“Thanks for organising everything for us. It was a great day. My legs are feeling it today!!” ~ Rebecca Kirk
Rebecca Kirk
Inspired to take on your own fitness challenge?
If you’d like to make a difference for Lyme patients by fundraising for your own fitness challenge, why not read our information below to see how you can get involved? We’d be delighted to help support you and raise the publicity you need! Simply email admin@lymediseaseuk.com to discuss how we can help.