I'm running for the mental health charity Manchester Mind because more needs to be done to support everyone's mental wellbeing. People close to me have suffered with mental health problems in the past so this cause is very close to my heart.

There is very little understanding surrounding issues of mental health and a lot more education is needed. Understanding is key and that is why we need to support the work of mental health charities. 

When I've had my own struggles I've found that sport has often been the one thing that has kept me going so it's rather apt that I take on a sporty challenge to raise some money! I'm now well on my way with my training. If you had told me last year that I would run a 10k this May I would have laughed at you but now that I've put my mind to it nothing is going to stop me!

So if you've got a couple of quid spare please donate - every little helps!