Cat Smith Working for Lancaster and Wyre
I’m excited to share that I’ll be running the London Marathon 2025 to raise vital funds for Bay Hospitals Charity! This incredible charity supports hospitals across Morecambe Bay, including the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital.
The Bay Hospitals Charity plays a crucial role in enhancing patient care at local hospitals including the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital. Through the generosity of donations, the charity aims to fund cutting-edge medical equipment and additional services that go beyond what the NHS can currently provide. The money raised helps improve the experience of patients and their families, supporting individuals with cancer, those living with dementia, stroke survivors, and new-born babies in need of extra care.
I have completed the London Marathon twice before and last year, walked 40 Miles for the Keswick to Barrow challenge, in aid of local charities such as the Morecambe Bay Foodbank and St John’s Hospice. This year I’ve decided to run for The Bay Hospitals Charity because our
hospitals are there for us when we need them. Most people I encounter have a story of when the Royal Lancaster Infirmary or a neighbouring hospital helped them or a loved one through a tough time. Our hospitals have been under immense strain over the last few years, and nurses, doctors, admin staff, and those who maintain our hospitals deserve recognition for their efforts. The Bay Hospitals Charity helps ensure that our hospitals can provide the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment and specialised care for patients that need extra support.
Whilst I do everything I can to advocate for greater local NHS funding and improved facilities for both patients and staff when working in Westminster, taking on this challenge is a way for me to personally contribute and demonstrate my absolute commitment in helping to improve local healthcare.
Though I have ran the London Marathon a couple times before, those 26.2 miles never get easier. I am however, feeling much more prepared than when I ran in 2023, where I did almost zero training and was sending people messages during the race saying I would never do this again! I must be mad because here I am doing it again, but I’ve been taking it in my stride, going on training runs when I can, and I’m determined to cross that finish line for this vital charity that does incredible work for our area.
Follow my journey and if you can, please donate here. Every donation will help make a difference in ensuring the best possible care for local patients.