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.