I have chosen to do a marathon as I believe it will push me out my comfort zone and push me physically, I struggle with 5ks and definitely prefer to be in the gym or on a hike to keep fit. I really hope raising money for this great charity will be the motivation I need to keep going.

My personal reasons for choosing this charity is I have seen first hand the impact abuse and neglect has on children and support like this is vital. I believe that every child deserves to be safe, feel safe and given compassion whilst processing/living with their trauma(s).

Their statement-

The NSPCC is the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. We help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.

Every child deserves the best possible chance to rebuild their life after abuse

That’s why we’re here. That's what drives all our work. And that’s why – as long as there’s abuse – we will fight for every childhood.