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

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

“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.

“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.

“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.

"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