One thing I know and feel strongly about are the reasons behind why I chose the two charities I am running for; and I am sure the money raised will help me get round!  One of these is the Royal Brompton Fountain Charity.

Three years ago the Royal Brompton Hospital saved a friend's babies life.  Jacob was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries and needed a life-saving operation to survive.  I will never forget going to see Jacob in the hospital just a few days old and seeing his little body attached to all these wires, his heart exposed after his surgery and praying he would pull through.  He had an extremely rocky recovery but due to the exceptional care from the team at the Royal Brompton Jacob survived and is now a happy, lively and very funny little boy!  There is no doubt without this amazing team and hospital it would have been a different story. I know how much the practical and emotional support given to Jacob's parents by staff will stay with them forever.

The Brompton Fountain is a charity that provides vital support and resources to families with life threatening heart and lung conditions. They work very closely with the hospital teams within the pediatric intensive care unit, children's wards and outpatient clinics. They fund improvements to hospital facilities and parent accommodation as well as purchase specialist equipment and provide respite services. On top of all this, they also supply entertainment and sensory toys for the hospital playrooms.

I know myself and how stubborn I am, with your donations I will get round the 26.1 miles but I definitely need your help and encouragement. Every little counts.