I have wanted to run a Marathon for years, but always made excuses until this year! In taking on this challenge I also really want to raise money and awareness for a very worthy charity that helps people with mental health issues. I have had a number of people close to me terribly impacted by mental health illness, and I am sure that most, if not all of you reading this will have been affected or know someone affected by mental health illness in some way.

Manchester Mind is an independent, local charity, which supports over 5000 young people and adults each year. We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that. Our charity values the commitment of our staff and volunteers, who work hard to ensure services are delivered in a way that enables people to feel heard and involved. Donations and help from our fantastic supporters make a real difference, so thank you for being part of our success this year.