18/02/2026
One week from today, former LAM Action Trustee Harriet Davidson will embark on an extraordinary physical and personal challenge to raise awareness and funds for LAM Action.
She has been following a punishing training schedule in all weathers in preparation for running four marathons back-to-back over four consecutive days this month, between February 25 and 28, which will take her from her home city of Bristol to her husband Adam’s hometown of Salisbury.
"I want to show that even with a rare lung disease, you can still push yourself and achieve incredible things,” said Harriet, who was diagnosed with LAM in 2019. "This challenge is about raising awareness, supporting other women with LAM, and contributing to vital research that could save lives."
She will be running with her husband Adam and best friend Lauren Weetch, and her mother Mary in a support car behind. Starting in Keynsham, Bristol, through Somerset, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster, across Salisbury Plain, before finishing outside Salisbury Cathedral.
"Having my mum in the support car will be such a boost,” Harriet said. “Running with my husband is fantastic - he is my rock! And knowing my mum is cheering us on behind the route will make it even more special."
The marathon challenge is filled with symbolic significance, beginning on February 25, Harriet and Adam’s wedding anniversary, and ending on February 28, International Rare Disease Day.
A unique feature of the challenge is that Harriet’s route will be tracked via GPS to spell out “LAM,” highlighting the disease and raising awareness for the charity.
Good luck from us all Harriet, you are amazing!
If you would like to support Harriet’s fundraising please visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/harriet-saunders-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=021
