A Bolton man is gearing up to run the London Marathon to raise awareness of a potentially life-threatening condition he has had since being only a few months old.<\/p>\n
Adam Fear, 35, a recruitment manager, will take on the 26.2-mile challenge on Sunday, April 27, on the final day of Allergy Awareness Week 2025.<\/p>\n
For Mr Fear, who lives with multiple allergies, running the London Marathon has been a life goal.<\/p>\n
Adam is allergic to all types of nuts with the risk of anaphylaxis (a very severe reaction).<\/p>\n
He also has allergies to cats, dogs, and other animals, plus hay fever.<\/p>\n
Mr Fear said: “I have lived with allergies all my life – I was only a few months old when the problems started.<\/p>\n
“At first, my parents took charge of everything but of course I then learned to self-manage.<\/p>\n
“I am very careful, but it can be stressful – and allergies aren\u2019t always taken seriously.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been offered food with nuts, given coffee with almond milk when I can’t have it, and even had someone eat nuts at my desk while hot-desking.<\/p>\n
“It’s not just inconvenient; it’s a constant reminder of the potential dangers of accidental exposure.<\/p>\n
“It can affect your self-confidence at times, but I\u2019ve learned to do what\u2019s right for me.”<\/p>\n
As part of Allergy Awareness Week, Allergy UK will be highlighting three important facts about allergies: they can develop at any age, they can exacerbate other health conditions (such as asthma), and getting an allergy diagnosis is crucial for accessing the right care and support.<\/p>\n
The week also marks the start of Allergy UK’s new campaign “I Wish I Knew…”, which aims to raise awareness about the many things people may not know about allergic disease.<\/p>\n
Mr Fear added: “I\u2019m really happy to – finally – have a place in the London Marathon, after trying through the ballot for seven years!<\/p>\n
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