Keely Houghton

Great North Run 2025

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This One’s for You, Dad –supporting RETHINK Mental Illness in Memory of John

Mental health doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, at any time—and often, it hides behind a smile. It doesn’t matter how full of life someone seems. The truth is, we never really know what someone else is carrying.

As a family, we never thought we’d be here—still grieving such a huge loss. We never imagined losing someone like my dad, John to such a cruel illness. He was active, joyful, the kind of man who lit up every room he walked into. Always laughing, always making others laugh. The last person you’d expect to be struggling.

But that’s the reality of mental illness. It’s often invisible. And far too often, people suffer in silence because the support they need is too hard to find—or doesn’t feel within reach.

We know how important that support is, and how painfully lacking it can be. That’s why I’m raising money for Rethink Mental Illness—to help create better access to care, better awareness, and most of all, a culture where it’s absolutely okay to not be okay. A world where asking for help isn’t seen as weakness but as strength. A world where no one feels alone in their struggle and a world where suicide is not be the only escape.

If we can help just one person get the support they need, then this will all be worth it. If we can stop one more family from going through this pain, then we’ve done something meaningful.

This one’s for you, Dad. John—you are missed more than words can say. Your kindness, your spirit, your love of life lives on in all of us, especially in your grandchildren. They carry your light forward every single day.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And please—talk to someone if you’re struggling. Reach out. You deserve support, and you are never alone.


My Achievements

Has Fundraising Page

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Self Donated

Thanked Donor

50% of Fundraising Target

Raised £350

Reached Fundraising Goal

Increased Fundraising Target

My Updates

Results are in ✨

Sunday 7th Sep
Loved every step….

Thank you all SO much ✨

Sunday 7th Sep
I had the best day. Every moment was a joy, and that’s all thanks to your generosity and kindness. I’m grateful beyond words. Thank you, K xx

July 14, 2025 - Nine Years Without You, Dad 🪽

Monday 14th Jul


Nine years ago today, everything changed.


It still feels unreal to say that out loud—nine years without you, Dad.

Nine years of missing your voice, your laugh, your steady presence.

Nine years of trying to figure things out without your guidance.

You’re in everything I do, even now.

Every choice, every milestone—I carry you with me.

I miss you so much 

K xx



Thank you to my Sponsors

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Jen Bailey

Hope you’re not too sore! Bloody well done x

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Leighton Ladies

Great cause Keely. We know you will smash this and we’re right behind you. You are a fabulous person. Go girl. ❤️

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Samantha Stewart

Well done, love you xx

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Zoe Taylor

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Dawn Holmes

Well done.

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Helen Devy

Well done x

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Ann Manderson

Good luck Keely 🥰

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Jill Brookes

What amazing women you are ❤️Hope everthing goes well tomorrow 🌟

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Paul Gregory

What a great cause you are running for. All the best Keely from Laura, Paul, Willow and Wilf. Your dad would be very proud of you.

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Keely Houghton Advanced Skincare

Sponsor Money collected in clinic so far ✨

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Rach X

No luck needed Keely, you ll smash it 🤍 Fab charity 😊 Sending love x x.

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Emma Hepworth

Such an important and worthwhile charity x like you say mental illness can be invisible x huge luck Keely X

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Michael Coult

Enjoy the Run Keely :)

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Jp

Your Dad would be so proud of you keely ❤️xx

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Ansuya Green

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Cherry Stacey

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Carolyn Hunter

Well done lass 🙌

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Pam Suter

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Keely Houghton

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Lynne Dawson

You've got this Mrs H. x

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Jane Crane

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Rochelle, Thomas, Esmae And Norah Xx

Amazing charity in memory of a lovely man!! You’ll be fab. Sending lots of love xxx

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Sophie Bland

Well done Keely aka wonder women. Such an important cause. ❤️

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John Charlton

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Becky South

Lovely words and a great cause. Good luck KH! X

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Karen Barlow

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Julie Moran

You will smash it Keely xx

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Katie Norris

Well done Keely! Absolutely amazing!

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Kath Dickinson

Well done Keely

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Sara Birch

Well done Keely xx

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Alison Ward

Good luck Keely. x

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Lynsey Hobson

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Rita Morse

You will do it -such a great cause XXX

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Julie Thompson

You superstar 🤩

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Adam & Amy

Thinking of you Keely and what a great cause, good luck from all the Bennett’s. xxx

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Lisa Twigg

With love ❤️

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Anonymous

Good luck, what a great cause.

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Natalie Hull

Good luck xx

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Katy Carver

What an amazing lady you are - total admiration of all you are and what you do xxx

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Julie Afsar

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Angela Lockwood

Good Luck Keely!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Helen Askwith

Good Luck Keely!! Xxx

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Emma Hull

Good Luck Keely! Love Emma & Vivien xx

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Natalie Walker

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Ellie M

💪🏼. Well what can I say KH.. Beautiful, funny, kind, successful and an out and out bad ass. Your dad would be so proud of you xxx

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Susan Rhodes

We’ll be running alongside you in spirit!!! 😉😉 xx

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Jane Hattersley

❤️

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The Green's

Well done you! Huge support all the way x

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Wendy Hedge

Well Done Keely, amazing as ever. x

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Dawn Towler

Go Keely! Am sure you will be amazing and I hope you have fun along the way x

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Samantha W

Amazing KH, wishing you the best of luck for today xxx

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Lynda Dove

I know you'll make your dad very proud of you today sweetheart 💕

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Denise Vials

Well done Keely 👏

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Carol Townsley

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Jade H & Sam

Smashed it!

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Judit Borbely

Very proud of you. Beautiful person inside out ❤️

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Anonymous

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Alison Lilley

Brilliant Keely ….your dad would be so proud ! Good luck my lovely 🩵🩵 xxx

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Annie Turton

Have a great run Keeley. X

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Karen Jay

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Anonymous

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Amy Jackson

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Susan King

Can't believe it's 9 years ago, love to you all 😘

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Sue C

Good luck Keely ❤️

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Sam Ward

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Shirley

You’ve got this Keely….sending hugs ❤️

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Janet Morgan

Brilliant cause . Well done X

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Cheryl Bainbridge

So proud of you Keely x

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Laura Taylor

Superstar 🤩 xx

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Jenny & Elaine Hill

Well done Keely! Forever doing your Dad proud xx

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Mary Houghton

All the best keely x

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Marie Willow

Good luck for the day and enjoy it! You will do fab! Well done for raising awareness and funds for a good cause.

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Rita Morse

Go smash it Keely x

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Megan Whittle

Good luck lovely!!! 🤍 Rather you than me 😆

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Anonymous

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Natalie Horsley

Good luck today Keely 🥰

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Gemma Kirton

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Joanne Singleton

Have a great run today. I'm sure you will smash it

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Wendy Forman

Well done Keely just do your best x

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Eleanor Maskill

Well done Keely, such a fabulous achievement in remembrance of your Dad. I remember fondly always seeing you both out running together as I drove around Rotherham. Sending love ❤️ xx

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Verity Whitehurst

Lots of love and for such a wonderful cause 🤍

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Mandy Burden

Good luck lovely x x

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Francesca W

You’re truly amazing Keely. ❤️

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Michelle Mason

Enjoy!!!! Xx