Huzzah!

One year ago I was a bit of a hog.  Then I lost three and a half stone and I'm determined to harness this new energy to a great cause.  Running 26.2 miles is a major challenge for me and I am rising to it like a Titan! 

Michel Roux Jnr, chef extraordinaire and marathon veteran is my mentor guiding me through training, mental preparation and nutrition. With his encouraging words and your encouraging funds I will conquer these long miles!

I am running my very first marathon for Rockinghorse, a charity local to me raising money for life-saving and cutting-edge medical equipment at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital and Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and around Sussex.  My youngest daughter Lily was treated at the Royal Alex last year after a nasty blow to the head when she suffered a very small bleed on the brain. The staff there offered the perfect balance of care and medical expertise to help us through that tricky time. 

Rockinghorse does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts. Please help.

Thank you so much for donating, every penny counts and it’s great to know you’re behind me!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You totally rock for helping me raise these much needed funds for a brilliant cause. And if you spot me on Marathon Day, give me a wave and a cheer - I'll definitely need it, along with a glass of smashing vino at the finishing line.

Cheers!

x Olly x