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Pioneering Fundraiser Claire Lomas Dies at 44

Lomas, known for completing a marathon in a 'bionic' suit, passed away following an accident in Jordan.

  • Claire Lomas was the first person to complete a marathon in a 'bionic' suit, finishing the London Marathon in 17 days in 2012.
  • Paralysed from the chest down due to a horse-riding accident in 2007, she raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for spinal injury charities.
  • Lomas was also a motivational speaker, qualified pilot, and was made an MBE in 2017 for her contributions.
  • She died following an accident in Jordan on August 22, leaving behind her husband and two young daughters.
  • Tributes have poured in, praising her as an inspiration and a powerhouse of positivity.
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