A little over two years ago I was invited to run a series of writers workshops at Great Ormond Street Hospital. That series turned into something much larger and now as 'Author in Residence' at Great Ormond Street Hospital I run weekly workshops with children both in the school and on the wards. It's the the highlight of my week and an absolute privilege to work with these children who have a strength and creativity that is beyond measure and who continuously inspire everybody who comes into contact with them.  

In 2012 I skied a 45km cross country ski marathon in Sweden and raised over £1,000 for Great Ormond Street. This year I'm skiing the Finlandia, a 50km cross country ski marathon, on February 21st. All the money I manage to raise will go directly to Great Ormond Street and the incredible work that they do everyday to make these children's lives a little bit better.

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