This Great Manchester Run event will be about people, together, good people, loving people, and people who are suffering so deeply now that we just cannot even begin to imagine.

It's certainly not about my story, but if we can all contribute even just a little, unite and come together, then the story will be how light always overcomes darkness and love always overcomes hate.

Please contribute whatever you can to help the people, their loved ones and their communities begin their journey back in the months and years ahead.