06/11/2026
Let's hear it for wonderful Laura Lewis-Copeman, another fabulous Team Daisy London Marathon runner, who is running to show her support for her best friend's daughter, Margot, who suffers from drug-resistant epilepsy.
We are completely delighted to have you onboard Laura and are wishing you all the luck in the world for your training 🍀
"One More Marathon. One Much Bigger Reason.... Margot 💜
Earlier this year, I ran the London Marathon. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Crossing that finish line was one of the proudest moments of my life.
I thought I was done. But I kept thinking about my best friend’s little girl, Margot. 💜
Margot is such a special little girl and, in her short three years, she has faced challenges that no child should ever have to face.
Before starting the ketogenic diet, Margot was having multiple seizures every single day and her EEG showed chaotic brain activity. Life was incredibly uncertain, and watching her and her family go through that has been heartbreaking. But then came keto.
With the specialist expertise, guidance and support made possible through The Daisy Garland, keto has completely transformed Margot’s life.
Her most recent EEG scans have shown no signs of epilepsy.
She is now starting to take steps with support. Things that once seemed unreachable are now becoming possible, and watching her achieve these milestones is something very special.
None of this would have been possible without the ketogenic diet and the expertise behind it. That is why The Daisy Garland has become so important to me.
The Daisy Garland is dedicated to supporting children living with drug-resistant epilepsy and their families. They provide access to specialist ketogenic dietitians and dietetic support workers, help fund essential equipment and monitoring, provide grants and practical support, and give families something that can be incredibly difficult to find when facing childhood epilepsy — hope.
I’ve seen first-hand what that support can mean. I’ve seen the difference it can make to a child. I’ve seen the difference it can make to an entire family. So, somehow, I’ve found myself signing up to do it all over again.
London Marathon 2027. 🏃♀️💜
This time, though, I’m not running for a PB or simply for the achievement of finishing another marathon.
I’m running for Margot. 💜
I’m running for all the children living with drug-resistant epilepsy who are still waiting for their own breakthrough. 💜
I’m running for The Daisy Garland, so they can continue providing the specialist support, equipment, knowledge and hope that can change lives 💜
There will definitely be days when the training is hard. There will be early mornings when I don’t want to get out of bed, long runs when my legs hurt and moments when I wonder why I thought running another marathon was a good idea!
But when it gets tough, I’ll think about Margot. 💜
If you would like to support my fundraising, I would be so grateful. Whether you donate, share my journey or simply cheer me on along the way, you’ll be helping a charity that makes a real difference to children and families affected by drug-resistant epilepsy.
London 2027. Here we go again. 💜🏃♀️"
Please click here to show your support for inspirational Laura now…
https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/laura-lewis-copeman
