On the 12th March, I will be running the North London Half Marathon (my first competitive race of any kind!) and I thought I'd try and raise a bit of cash for a good cause close to my heart whilst I'm doing it.

Diabetes is a disease which both my Nan and 11-year-old cousin (pictured) suffer from, and it means a life of constant sugar level checks, injections, and carb counting.

Seahawks Diabetes Charity is a voluntary group who support families in the Hampshire area who have a child with Diabetes. They provide emotional and practical help to families and bring children and teenagers together so that they realise that they are not alone.

I'm currently training hard to try and get a good finish time on race day, and you can follow my progress on Strava here –https://www.strava.com/athletes/7540397.

Thanks for any support you can give, it is greatly appreciated and I know it will be put to good use, helping diabetic children and their families.