This February I'm taking on Breakthrough T1D's Run Challenge, to support their vital research into type 1 diabetes and their community support. Rather than the 100km suggested by the charity, I have decided to challenge myself further and do 100 MILES (160km)!

My sister, Alice, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes just over a year ago and I see the challenges she has to go through every day to managed this disease: insulin injections, finger pricks, pump and sensor changes, counting every carbohydrate she eats and dealing with high and low blood sugars.

Every mile and £ raised through my challenge is a tribute to the resilience of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community and a step closer to the cure.

Every £11 could help a recently diagnosed child no longer feel alone with their T1D. They now have a fluffy best friend called Rufus who also has type 1 diabetes, and special felt patches on his test and injection sites to help children practice on. Every £25 could pay for an hour of research nurse support for someone involved in a clinical trial, which could ultimately lead to the next big breakthrough. Without this support there would be no trial.Every £100 could pay for one person to be screened for type 1 diabetes, to help prevent undiagnosed complications and save lives.

Thank you for your support, whatever you donate is really appreciated. Together, we can help to cure type 1 diabetes!