Elena-Marie Pando

April Jogging Challenge

Running 40km in April 🏃🏻‍♀️🪽

🏃🏻‍♀️🪽Running 40k in April 🏃🏻‍♀️🪽


In April, I’ll be taking on the challenge of running 40k for @sandscharity and the amazing work they do for bereaved families. 


In 2024 my life changed forever. It’s hard to share, but navigating that grief was so complex, and I know I’ll carry it with me for the rest of my life. 


I lost so much, and I thought my life would never be the same again. In soo many ways, I was right. But what changed me more than I could’ve imagined is the support I recieved from those around me. They showed me a way to navigate the worst time of my life, and gave me reasons to move forward while still holding this experience with me. 


In April, I will be running for everyone who gave me all the love they had, even when I wasn’t really able to accept it. I knew I wanted to take on a challenge, but the time was never right. I’ve worked so hard on my fitness since January 2025, and now I’ve found out I’ll be having more surgery this year, the time is now 😂💪🏼

I know money is super tight, so if you don’t have anything to spare please share this with a friend or anyone you know who may be able to help. 


I have so much love to give, and I know one day there will be somewhere super special to put it all. My life has changed so much and I know how important it for bereaved parents to be supported through the unimaginable 🧡❤️

I’ve committed to the April Jogging Challenge for every much-loved baby sadly not here today. The work Sands do is incredible and to support them this year is going to be really special.

Sands ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. They campaign for change, provide training for midwives and healthcare professionals, and support research so that fewer babies die and so that less families experience the tragedy of losing their baby.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

£63.80

Mr & Mrs Burton-lomax

Good luck!!! Proud of you xxx

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Oscar Willis

£53.32

Molly

So proud of you xxxx

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Daniel Wilson

£50

Ricky Towner

You'll smash it Elena! I know the feeling and the pain too well, but we have to try and remember there is always light at the end of the tunnel in one way or another, no matter how impossible that may feel at times ✨️ 💙

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Anita Twiddy

Good luck Elena - an amazing challenge for a fantastic cause

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John And Vivien

We are so proud of you Elena With love John and Vivien Xx

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Tia Kalirai

So proud of you xxx

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Lindsay

Only the most special people continue to be kind and think of others when the world has not been kind to them. Love you xxxx

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Anonymous

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Jackie Rees

You are amazing 🤍

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Ben Archer

Smash it

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Elysia

You’ve got this girly!

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Faye Wallace

You go girl! ❤️💫

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George & Abi

Smash it!😎

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Grandma

Wishing you lots of love and all the luck in the world Grandma Xx

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Lilian Komor

£20

Jennie

You are amazingly strong Elena and I hope you realise how fab and loved you are. Good luck with your challenge xxx

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Vicky

With love Vicky

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Madeline & Charlie

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Lindsey Stewart

You are AMAZING!! You’ve got this 🩷

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Dan Harvell

Best of luck Elena! 💪🏼 go smash it!

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Claire Gorton

Love you always 🩷 such an inspiration 🩷

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Jo

You are going to smash it awesome human 🩷

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Kryssi Whitehurst

So proud of you and how far you’ve come ❤️

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Beth O’rorke

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James Cooney

£10

Summer

YOU ARE AMAZING! you’ve got this girl🤍

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Stu True Fitness

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Rhea Badesha

i wish you all the luck for your run, i am so proud and inspired by you! you are going to SMASH IT🫶