This year the 19th May, will mark 9 years since Dan and I lost our mum. Not one day in the last 9 years has passed without missing her and wishing I could share my children, achievements, happinesses and heartaches with her. 

She would have turned 60 in January and would have loved to share her celebrations with family and friends. As a present, and in her memory I wanted to do something special. I wanted to mark the occasion by raising money for those who suffer the effects of domestic abuse, be that it’s victims or their families. 

This year I also wanted to tick some things off my bucket list (before the big 3-0) and a marathon seemed stupid enough! 

EDIT - Gus and I were intending to run the Windermere Marathon (as the lakes were one of my mums favourite places) on 19th May 2019. However due to shoulder surgery I have had to change the plan to Chester Half Marathon this weekend, and Chester Full in October. 

I would personally appreciate any donations as the last 9 years that we’ve experienced as a family, although full of many many wonderful things,  have been missing a very important person as a result of domestic abuse and if I can stop that happening for just one family I’d be happy! 

SafeLives is a UK charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for good. No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and with your help – we can make it stop.Every year, over two million people in the UK experience domestic abuse. Not one of them should have to wait until they're in crisis before we pay attention. We believe that domestic abuse can be stopped. Stopped before it starts. Stopped before it ruins lives. Your donation will help us change lives and make families across the UK safe and well - thank you!