I am running the Manchester Marathon on October 10th. I've been training since May and took part in the Histon “Flaming June” half marathon as part of my training.

I only took up running a couple of years ago, and this is my first full marathon and it will be demanding and challenging mentally just as much as physically.

Sew Positive support people facing social isolation and bring communities together through sewing projects and workshops, in my local area (Cambridgeshire).

Safe spaces to connect and explore well being are valuable, especially now after such a stressful and isolated period as we've all experienced. As someone who has experienced anxiety throughout their adult life, Sew Positive's mission is especially important to me and one I want to protect and promote.

I want to support my local area, and make sewing as a mindful and community-strengthening activity accessible to all.

Your contribution can help Sew Positive to:

-Support Cambridge Women's Resource Centre, teaching skills and confidence in mending and making

-Make memory bears and cushions with young carers

-Support sewing workshops in local community centres