If you know me, you'll know that running has become a huge part of my life. What many people don't know is the reason I started running in the first place.

In June 2023, I lost my best friend, Lucie, after her incredible battle with breast cancer and, later, a brain tumour. Throughout everything she faced, she remained the brightest person in every room. Her resilience, kindness and positivity never wavered, even during the hardest moments of her life.

Lucie received treatment and care at Guy's Hospital, and I will always be grateful for the compassion shown to both her and the people who loved her. I was lucky enough to spend precious time with her before she passed away, and those moments will stay with me forever.

After losing Lucie, running became my way of coping with grief. Every run has reminded me of her strength and determination. On the days when I want to stop, I think about everything she endured with such courage, and somehow I find another mile.

That's why I'm so honoured to be running the 2027 TCS London Marathon for Guy's Cancer Charity.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help Guy's Cancer Charity continue funding life-changing care, research and support for patients and their families. If my 26.2 miles can make even a small difference for someone facing cancer, every training run and every step on marathon day will be worth it.

Thank you so much for supporting me, Guy's Cancer Charity, and, most importantly, Lucie's memory. She is the reason I lace up my trainers, and every mile of this marathon will be for her. ❤️

Every donation, no matter the size, will help Guy's Cancer Charity provide personalised care and support to people living with cancer. From running support groups and providing end of life care packages to funding welfare advice and investing in pioneering surgical technology, every pound raised helps improve the lives of patients and their families.