Nick was a dear friend and colleague to many as well as a husband, a father, and a brother, who sadly passed away on 31st December 2017 after his brave fight with Bowel Cancer. Nick was the man that would light up every room, find the fun in everything; a man taken way too early.

I was fortunate enough to win a ballot place in the 2018 London Marathon and have thought long and hard about who and which charity to run for. One of Nick's great concerns during his illness was the welfare of his daughter Natasha, and so it was, that the idea was conceived to set up a trust fund for Natasha who is now 16 years old, that would be realized when she is 21, to help her with one of the many big steps this young lady will have to take in life, sadly without her daddy.

I feel passionately about this as I believe if we can change the fortunes of just one life, it is worth it and it is my opinion that this is a worthy cause. So all I ask is that whilst I continue with the grueling training regime that will hopefully see me complete this marathon, you will support me in whatever way you can.

Thank you.