Mansfield woman set to run Manchester marathon in memory of her 'amazing' and 'selfless' sister in law

By Shelley Marriott
Published 3rd Mar 2023, 16:13 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2023, 19:16 BST
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A Mansfield woman has set herself a challenge of running the Manchester marathon to raise funds for the National Kidney Federation in memory of her sister-in-law.

Rachel Bishop, a specialist public health practitioner, is no stranger to fundraising after doing a tandem skydive in 2021.

She will be running and raising money in memory of Sarah Moody, her sister-in-law, who had two kidney transplants, the first when was aged just 18 and another when she was 27.

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Rachel said: “Sarah was and is my amazing sister-in-law. Sarah loved her life and was so grateful for her kidneys she received.

Rachel Bishop is running the Manchester Marathon to raise money for the National Kidney FederationRachel Bishop is running the Manchester Marathon to raise money for the National Kidney Federation
Rachel Bishop is running the Manchester Marathon to raise money for the National Kidney Federation

“They were so precious to allow her to lead a fantastic life.

“She lived life to the full and loved sports. She competed for Great Britain worldwide in the transplant games and won gold many times.

“Sarah passed away on November 13, 2020, at Norwich Hospital with me and my brother by her side, at the age of 45.

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“It was the most devastating day of my life. She was my best friend and not a day goes by I don't think of her. I miss her so much.

Rachel is running in memory of her sister in law Sarah Moody who had two kidney transplants and passed away in November 2020Rachel is running in memory of her sister in law Sarah Moody who had two kidney transplants and passed away in November 2020
Rachel is running in memory of her sister in law Sarah Moody who had two kidney transplants and passed away in November 2020

“I know she would think I'm crazy for doing the events but she did so much fundraising herself so I also know how proud she would be as well.

"Sarah was the most selfless person I know and would do anything for anyone, even when she was extremely poorly she would still make sure everyone else was okay.

"Sarah loved her life and fought as hard as she could.

“I know the NKF meant a lot to her and I know me fundraising for them will make her smile.

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"I know she will be watching down on me as I get near the finish line whether this be running, limping, or crawling but I will do it.

“So far I have had lots of support from my fellow running friends and running club aka ‘mountain goats’, a few of us ‘goats’ will be there on the day either competing or supporting, it is a fabulous and friendly running club. So, let’s go and smash it.”

To support Rachel visit justgiving.com/fundraising/Rachel-Bishop22

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