In recent years I have been increasingly involved with supporting a school in Northern Kenya, specifically for HIV affected children – The Tumaini Education Trust. 

 On June 30th I will be running the Safaricom marathon at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya. As well as fundraising for Tumaini I will also be running for 'Tusk Trust', which supports a range of community and wildlife conservation projects.

Having run the marathon in 2010 and surprised myself (and everyone else) by coming 14th the pressure is really on this time to match that achievement! Its no easy feat - running on the equator at 5000 feet above sea level. Physically exhausted when I finished the race last time, I swore blind I would never do it again. However, the need to help the students of Tumaini has inspired me once more.

Tumaini Education Trust, is a community and charity that holds a very special place in my heart. I visit the school on a regular basis, and it is extremely important to all of us involved to be able to help the children as much as possible. Over the last few years, the school's expansion has been incredible, both in the increase in students and quality of facilities. It would mean the world to me to continue this growth.

Thank you for any contribution and please visit their website at www.tumainitrust.org