WAY Widowed And Young has been described as a club no-one wants to be eligible to join, but when you do you're so glad you found it. For many members it is a lifeline in the fog surrounding early widowhood and beyond.
We all have our own unique stories - the common fact is simply that we lost our partners at a relatively young age - but WAY provides a connection to others who can understand at least some of what we're experiencing. The relief of being around people who "get it" is immense.
I lost my husband quite suddenly when we were both 44 years old... and as time passes I'm very aware of the numbers of young widow(er)s joining our ranks all the time. I'd love to help WAY Widowed And Young to support them too.
Running has been one way I've tried to build my mental health. Andrew was cheering me on when I ran my first 10k, and I'd started training for my first half marathon by the time he died. The 2025 Great North Run is a few days after his 7th anniversary but I know he'd still be encouraging me to keep going and kicking me out the door when I needed an extra push...
So I'll imagine he's doing just that as I train to get back to half marathon distance, and I'd be hugely grateful for sponsors to give me even more motivation.
Please consider donating to WAY as you picture me slogging along the road... I need the push!
About WAY - Widowed And Young
WAY offers a peer-to-peer support to anyone whose partner died when they were aged 50 or under, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender, race and religion.
WAY - Widowed And Young Registered charity number 1164988
About us
60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.
The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together on the 7th September and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.
It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.
WAY Widowed And Young has been described as a club no-one wants to be eligible to join, but when you do you're so glad you found it. For many members it is a lifeline in the fog surrounding early widowhood and beyond.
We all have our own unique stories - the common fact is simply that we lost our partners at a relatively young age - but WAY provides a connection to others who can understand at least some of what we're experiencing. The relief of being around people who "get it" is immense.
I lost my husband quite suddenly when we were both 44 years old... and as time passes I'm very aware of the numbers of young widow(er)s joining our ranks all the time. I'd love to help WAY Widowed And Young to support them too.
Running has been one way I've tried to build my mental health. Andrew was cheering me on when I ran my first 10k, and I'd started training for my first half marathon by the time he died. The 2025 Great North Run is a few days after his 7th anniversary but I know he'd still be encouraging me to keep going and kicking me out the door when I needed an extra push...
So I'll imagine he's doing just that as I train to get back to half marathon distance, and I'd be hugely grateful for sponsors to give me even more motivation.
Please consider donating to WAY as you picture me slogging along the road... I need the push!
About WAY - Widowed And Young
WAY offers a peer-to-peer support to anyone whose partner died when they were aged 50 or under, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender, race and religion.
WAY - Widowed And Young Registered charity number 1164988
About us
60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.
The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together on the 7th September and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.
It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.
