A childhood friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. When I found out I was devastated. I had already decided to run the Yorkshire half marathon but I hadn't yet decided on which charity I wanted to fundraise for. I want to raise money for a charity that will benefit him and others with blood related cancer so I have chosen Anthony Nolan.

Every day, Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. They do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells, to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant. They also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond. They won’t stop until they save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you donate brings them closer to that day.