In August 2016 I unexpectedly lost my youngest sister, Lucy, to Epilepsy. As a family it has left us devastated and we miss her terribly. Lucy was hugely passionate about sport and fitness; she started her sport career as a diver, training with the Cambridge Dive Team and regularly competing at National level. She also loved training in the gym and later discovered Free Running and Cross Fit, and this led her into weightlifting. Her talent was soon spotted and she was invited to join the regional development team. At five foot tall and weighing 48kg, she could snatch 52kg and clean and jerk 62kg, on track to compete not only in the British Junior Championships, but also in the British Seniors. She worked as a personal trainer and Bootcamp instructor, being described time and time again as inspirational, awesome and kind. She coached voluntarily for Chelmsford Dive Club and became a Sports Ambassador for Chelmsford City Council. Lucy was so upbeat and positive, and never let her Epilepsy hold her back. I am so proud of everything that Lucy achieved in her 19 years, and I just miss her so very much.

A bit about me: I come from a background in professional dance, and have been passionate about health and fitness for many years. In 2016 I made the decision to retire from dancing and study to become a Pilates Teacher and Personal Trainer, and I also took up running. I love the feeling of freedom that running gives, and I have met many new friends through the running community. In 2018 I started racing for Lucy, dedicating my running to raising money and awareness for Epilepsy Research UK. I enjoy trail and road running, parkruns and races, and 2023 I ran my first ever marathon which passed Goldhanger beach, where Lucy's ashes were thrown into the water.