I decided at the beginning of the year that 2017 was going to be the year I gave back more - not to mention I wanted a new fitness goal. With that in mind, I'm kicking off fundraising this year with the Manchester 10k in May 2017 in support of the Alzheimer's Society.

Those of you who know me and my family will know my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia a couple of years ago. She was always very special to me; taught me how to plait, and knit and sew and make my own cards, and to be nice to people even when I didn't want to be. I don't know how much longer we have left with her, or how much longer she'll know who I am because I don't see her so much now, but this is in honour of her, and my wonderful father and Auntie Helen, who have been taking the brunt of this whole thing and both doing an amazing job.

In three months I'd like to make £300 or more for this charity. Please help out however you can. Thank you.