Team Ella Takes on Manchester: Ellie, Josh & Dec Complete the Great Run Weekend

Ella Dawson Foundation ambassador Ellie and her fiancé Josh took on the Manchester Running Festival 10K on 31 May whilst supporter Dec took on the half marathon for #TeamElla! Congratulations!

Ella Dawson Foundation ambassador and lived experience panel member Ellie Birkinshaw has shown once again why she is such an integral part of the TeamElla family — this time lacing up her trainers for a remarkable Manchester running double.

On 31 May, Ellie and her fiancé Josh took on the 10K at the Manchester Running Festival, running proudly under the #TeamElla banner in support of the Foundation. Between them, Ellie and Josh have faced 6 cancer diagnosis in their late teens and 20s, and we are so proud to see how far they have come and together taking to the streets of Manchester for this incredible challenge and fundraiser.

Ellie has been a part of the Ella Dawson Foundation community for a long time. Having come through the Foundation's support programmes, she now serves as both an ambassador and a member of the lived experience panel — a role she approaches with openness, courage and dedication. From contributing to fundraisers to sharing her journey through honest and heartfelt videos, Ellie consistently goes above and beyond to help spread the word about the Foundation's work and the programmes available to those who need them.

Supporter Dec, also took to on the Manchester Half on the same day as he continues to run multiple half marathons for Team Ella each year. Thank you so much for all your support! 

A huge congratulations to Ellie, Josh and Dec — your effort, your fundraising, and your support mean the world to us.

Thank you. Go #TeamElla!