Crohn's & Colitis UK are the UK's leading charity for Crohn's and Colitis. Right now, over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of.

I was diagnosed with Crohn’s at the age of 16, which has played a huge part in shaping my life into the way it is today. I have been incredibly fortunate to have received excellent care and treatments to keep me healthy over the years; I will always be grateful for that, and hopeful that it continues in the same way.

Now I am taking part in the 2024 Great North Run to support Crohn's & Colitis UK, to show my gratitude to the charity but also to help to improve diagnosis and treatment; to fund research and raise awareness.