I wasn't planning on raising money while participating in the Dublin Marathon, however, my world has recently changed at the loss of one of the most beautiful and caring human beings this planet has ever given us...Ceri Collins.

Ceri is a well known and loved musician, footballer, friend and colleague to some but also a devoted family man to his son, Jesse, a loving boyfriend of Holly and an incredible son to his parents Madeleine and Mark.

It's important that we all open up about our feelings to each other and be kind.

Ceri, this is for you, i will complete this marathon for you with the advice and support you have given me over the years, with the laughter we shared at football matches, with the music we shared together and the memories we'll always have.

I love you more than you will know!