YMCA is a charity that is very close to me personally and I am very happy to be able to give something back to them by running the London marathon. I have always wanted to complete the London marathon therefore I am lucky to able to combine both an event I wanted to complete and a charity I wanted to do it for! The longest distance I have ever run is 10km and I’m pretty bad at that so this will be a huge challenge for me but it’s a challenge I am excited to tackle. Any donation you can give would be hugely appreciated and will go a long way to helping those in need.

For some young people, even everyday life can feel like a marathon. Our team is running to change that.The money raised through the London Marathon will enable us to provide safe accommodation for homeless young people, support for those with mental health problems, and the opportunity for others to access life-changing education and training. And if you donate now, your generosity will be felt in around 740 communities across England and Wales where we are making a difference to the lives of more than 630,000 people every year.