Raleigh Caregiver Prepares for 2026 London Marathon

Single mother Edith Veremu aims to raise funds for disability charity Sense while running her first full marathon.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:10am

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A Raleigh, North Carolina single mother and full-time caregiver named Edith Veremu is preparing to run the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday. Veremu is raising funds for Sense, a charity that supports over 30,000 disabled individuals in England - a cause close to her heart. Despite unexpected medical expenses that threatened to derail her marathon dreams, Veremu is determined to complete her training and fundraising efforts to cover travel and race-week logistics.

Why it matters

Veremu's story highlights the challenges and resilience of caregivers, who often put their own needs and dreams aside to support loved ones. By training for and running the London Marathon, Veremu aims to inspire other caregivers and show that their aspirations are valid, even amidst significant responsibilities.

The details

Veremu has trained before but this will be her first full marathon. She says that while marathon training is very difficult, her life caring for her daughter has been an even greater challenge, yet also very rewarding. Veremu believes in the power of community and wants to use her marathon journey to raise funds and awareness for Sense, a charity that supports disabled individuals in England.

  • Veremu is preparing to run the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday.
  • She has trained before but this will be her first full marathon.

The players

Edith Veremu

A Raleigh, North Carolina single mother and full-time caregiver who is preparing to run the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for the Sense charity.

Sense

A charity in England that supports over 30,000 disabled individuals, a cause that is close to Veremu's heart.

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What they’re saying

“This will be my first full marathon. I have trained before, but I have done the long runs.”

— Edith Veremu, Raleigh Caregiver

“When I think about it, although marathon training is very difficult, my life has been quite challenging with my daughter, and that's been more challenging and rewarding.”

— Edith Veremu, Raleigh Caregiver

What’s next

Veremu is continuing her training and fundraising efforts to ensure she can cover the costs of traveling to and participating in the 2026 London Marathon.

The takeaway

Veremu's inspiring story demonstrates the resilience and determination of caregivers, who often sacrifice their own dreams to support their loved ones. By training for and running the London Marathon, she aims to inspire other caregivers and raise funds for a charity that supports the disabled community.