{"id":54144,"title":"Nikita\u2019s Run \u2013 20km for Ronan","description":"On 4 November 2025, Nikita Kanda completed a 20km memorial run in honour of her brother Ronan's 20th birthday. Donations will support the establishment of a charity.","content":"<p>On <strong>4 November 2025<\/strong>, <strong>Nikita Kanda<\/strong> completed an inspiring <strong>20-kilometre memorial run<\/strong> in honour of her brother <strong>Ronan Kanda<\/strong>, who would have turned <strong>20 years old<\/strong> that day.<\/p><p>The run marked what should have been a birthday, transforming it instead into a powerful tribute filled with love, remembrance and purpose.<\/p><p>Ronan Kanda was a kind, gentle and much-loved young man whose life was tragically taken at just <strong>16 years old<\/strong> in a case of mistaken identity. His death shook communities across the UK and highlighted serious failings in how dangerous weapons can be accessed and passed on.<\/p><p>His legacy now lives on through the <strong>Justice for Ronan Kanda<\/strong> campaign, which has helped bring about real change \u2014 including <strong>Ronan\u2019s Law<\/strong>, the <strong>ninja sword ban<\/strong>, and stronger controls on online knife sales.<\/p><p><strong>Why Nikita ran<\/strong><\/p><p>Nikita\u2019s 20km run was not just a physical challenge \u2014 it was a statement.<\/p><p>It represented:<\/p><ul><li><p>A sister\u2019s love for her brother<\/p><\/li><li><p>A refusal to let Ronan be forgotten<\/p><\/li><li><p>A commitment to protecting other young lives<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>The run also helped raise funds and awareness to support ongoing work to prevent knife crime, educate families, and campaign for safer communities.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/etfvt6wttqpdb4cytclm2im9ni2vkwpv8ed9eheecvfsqnba.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"etfvt6wttqpdb4cytclm2im9ni2vkwpv8ed9eheecvfsqnba.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p><strong>The route<\/strong><\/p><p>The route passed through areas that were important to Ronan \u2014 including places connected to his childhood, his education and his community.<\/p><p>Each kilometre reflected a part of Ronan\u2019s life, turning familiar streets into a living memorial.<\/p><p><strong>Thank you to everyone who supported<\/strong><\/p><p>This run was made possible by the incredible generosity and kindness of supporters across the country.<\/p><p>Thank you to everyone who:<\/p><ul><li><p>Donated<\/p><\/li><li><p>Shared the fundraising page<\/p><\/li><li><p>Sent messages of encouragement<\/p><\/li><li><p>Walked or ran alongside Nikita<\/p><\/li><li><p>Displayed banners or purple hearts<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Every act of support helped turn a day of loss into a day of unity, strength and purpose.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/wa0vrjenggevraumsrgxup8huvwntbumxhnowqtodyi4xuqb.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"wa0vrjenggevraumsrgxup8huvwntbumxhnowqtodyi4xuqb.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p><strong>How your donations will help:<\/strong><\/p><p>Every donation from Nikita\u2019s Run supports to bring <strong>Justice for Ronan Kanda charity<\/strong> \u2014 a <strong>UK award-winning organisation<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong><u>The charity\u2019s mission is clear:<\/u><\/strong><br \/><strong>\u201cOur charity works with adults to empower and engage young lives and create a strong sense of belonging.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/vywgoybzbresfddx1e7jchcgpjfqe4gn6nwgqoxnur3hgddn.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"vywgoybzbresfddx1e7jchcgpjfqe4gn6nwgqoxnur3hgddn.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Ronan\u2019s legacy<\/strong><\/p><p>Ronan should have been celebrating his 20th birthday.<br \/>Instead, his 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