I'm running the Yorkshire Marathon (on my birthday!) 🎉🏃‍♀️

This October I’ll be taking on the Yorkshire Marathon to raise money for York Inspirational Kids (YIKs) — a wonderful group supporting families of children with disabilities and additional needs across York.

YIKs offers friendship, support, activities, training and outings for children and their families. Disabled children can be some of the most disadvantaged in society, and YIKs’ mission is to remove barriers and make sure every child has the chance to experience joy, opportunities and inclusion.

For me, this cause is deeply personal. My daughter India is disabled and faces challenges and barriers every single day. YIKs has been a lifeline — and I want to make sure families like ours continue to have that support, especially now, when funding is at crisis point.

I’ve been training hard for this marathon — usually before 6am, squeezing runs in around work, family, and the kids’ busy lives! I want to show my children that they can do hard things, and also how powerful community is when it comes to breaking down barriers and building a more inclusive world.

Every single donation, big or small, will help YIKs keep doing their incredible work. Thank you so much for supporting us 💜

Peace, love and steps! ✌️💜👟

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