{"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 sister ran 20 kilometres so his life could continue to make a difference.<\/p><p>Nikita\u2019s Run showed that even in the face of unimaginable loss, love can create change \u2014 and one young life can still protect many others.<\/p><p><strong>Thank you for being part of this journey.<\/strong><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/7o6qpfp084k0tf4fatw1m7pzx5iy8lxnb6imsbbogf9ygs9a.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"7o6qpfp084k0tf4fatw1m7pzx5iy8lxnb6imsbbogf9ygs9a.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p>","urlTitle":"nikitas-run-20-km-for-ronan","url":"\/blog\/nikitas-run-20-km-for-ronan\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/nikitas-run-20-km-for-ronan\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/justiceforronankanda.org\/blog\/nikitas-run-20-km-for-ronan\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1766849849,"updatedAt":1775429418,"publishedAt":1775429417,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":294530,"name":"#JusticeForRonan"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/anqmhgnacl03i5peyuwib4hcphowflr4v1re4rzihc0nubb6.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/anqmhgnacl03i5peyuwib4hcphowflr4v1re4rzihc0nubb6.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/anqmhgnacl03i5peyuwib4hcphowflr4v1re4rzihc0nubb6.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":44323,"title":"Government Consultation out now: Have your say on the Ban on Ninja Swords","url":"\/blog\/government-consultation-out-now-have-your-say-on-the-ban-on-ninja-swords\/","urlTitle":"government-consultation-out-now-have-your-say-on-the-ban-on-ninja-swords","division":294530,"description":"The government wants to hear your views on their proposal to ban Ninja swords and their proposal for personal liability measures for online sellers who fail to remove illegal knives from their stores.  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