My Story

Hello and thank you for visiting my page.

I’m training for my first ever half marathon, and I’m doing it in honour of my youngest daughter — and every child facing heart disease. She is currently in intensive care, supported by a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), while we await a life-saving heart transplant.

This journey has been one of the most emotional and testing times of our lives. Amid the uncertainty, I’ve found strength and purpose in running. Step by step, I’m working toward this half marathon — not just as a personal goal, but as a tribute to her strength and a way to support families like ours.

I’ve chosen to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation, the UK’s leading charity fighting heart and circulatory diseases. They fund pioneering research, from heart transplants to portable defibrillators, and provide vital support for families across the UK.

Every mile I run is for the children and families battling heart disease — and every penny you donate will help fund the breakthroughs and care that can give them hope.

Please support me if you can — through donations, sharing this page, or even just words of encouragement. It all means the world.

You can also follow my journey and training updates on Instagram: @DaddyOnTheRun

With gratitude,

Syed Muhammad Jawwad