I am not a natural runner so when i started couch to 5k 18months ago never did i think i would be where I am now, runnjng a race a month and building up to my toughest yet the Great North Run half marathon on the 9th September followed by the York 10mile in October, and the Abbey dash in november.

So why am i doing it?

I belong to an amazing community at Leeds Vineyard that have supported Barney and I through so much and the most recent diagnosis of Autism, going out of the way to ensure he is included. We have a firm belief that everyone in our society should feel supported and valued.

We recently purchased a grade11 listed building to turn into a plave where everyone from Headingley and surrounding Leeds is welcome. There will be projects for children and parents, lone parents, family support, youths, students, disabilities and SEN support, homeless, hungry and addiction support, debt management, lonely and isolated, eldery and physically and mentally ill.

We have huge ambition but need money to make ot reality.

Please sponser me to raise as much money as i can to give to this amazing project that will continue to support us for many years to come but also support as many others that need it too.