It’s with great sadness that I’ve learned of the passing of one of Run Geordie Run’s greatest and most loyal supporters, Glynis Lynn.
Glynis, along with her husband Bill, showed incredible kindness and generosity over so many years. Their unwavering support has meant the world to me and to the causes I’ve run for.
Glynis was more than just a supporter. She was a friend, a motivator, and a constant presence through every challenge.
During my run across the USA this summer, Glynis was in touch every single day. Her messages, arriving without fail at the end of each stage, brought encouragement, humour, and a genuine sense of care. She always made sure to ask about my wellbeing and that of the support team. She never missed a detail and never missed a day. Her compassion and consistency were remarkable and I’ve kept every message she ever sent. They are now treasured memories that I’ll hold close.
I always got the sense that Glynis had a wide circle of friends and family who adored her. She struck me as a true one-off. Glynis, it seems, was someone who left love, kindness and laughter wherever she went.
Her passing will leave an enormous void, not just for those who knew her best, but for all whose lives she touched in her own special way.
One thing is certain: Glynis will never be forgotten. Her warmth, her humour, and her unfailing kindness will live on in the hearts of everyone lucky enough to have known her.
If more people in the world were like Glynis Lynn, it would be a far gentler and more caring place.
I’ll finish with the words from Glynis’ final message to me this summer. These words that, looking back, seem even more poignant now:
“Safe onward travels, take care. xx”
Rest in peace, Glynis. You’ll be deeply missed, but forever remembered.
