On Monday, April 20^th 2020, the 124^th Boston Marathon will take place and I shall be at the start line!  The Boston Marathon is the oldest, the toughest and the most iconic of marathons.  It is the scene of many triumphs, a spectacle of determination, grit and the finest of human spirit and draws spectators and millions in charitable donations year after year.

Those of you that know me, are aware that running hasn’t always been my thing, preferring the adrenaline of horse riding and I had never envisaged myself running in such an iconic event. 

It is a genuine honour to have been asked to be basis.point’s representative in this year’s Boston Marathon. I hold particular and very personal interest in the work of charities involved in facilitating childhood development, particularly in the earliest years, and so I am delighted to be given this opportunity to assist in the terrific work that basis.point and their partners are doing.

I am acutely aware of the unique challenges that face children from disadvantaged backgrounds and have seen first- hand the impact of intervention in the life of one child.  I am determined to do what I can to assist as many children as possible through this fundraising effort.  

I am setting myself a personal goal of raising in excess of €50,000.  Every donation will be gratefully received and will help towards a brighter future for children.

And so to the running!  I will need all the encouragement I can get to conquer Heartbreak Hill, widely regarded as the most difficult hill in world marathons.

But I’m up for the challenge!  I’ll keep you posted.