Childhood should be a time to dream, but Covid-19 has robbed many more children of that opportunity. Since the pandemic and lockdowns: 1 in 6 children now struggle with their mental health - up from 1 in 9. The NSPCC has seen a 3x increase in children talking to Childline about sexual abuse within the family. And, a 53% in domestic violence.We know that the right support at the right time can prevent both abuse and mental health problems from derailing the rest of a child's life.

So starting in September, I will be running the London Marathon route 8 times in one month. This means every Saturday and Sunday I will be pounding the streets of London on the famous route with my final run being the London marathon itself, where I hope to beat my personal best time of 3 hours 32 minutes.

Id be grateful for your support!