It's hard to even begin to type these words, to try and encapsulate one of the most incredible women in my life, my sister and best friend, Daisy, into mere language. 

Like a true flower, Daisy is beautiful yet rooted in the earth. The person in my life who has always kept me grounded in the moments I have floated astray. She is the Leo to my Aquarius, my other half on the journey in seeking and living our truth, and my number one cheerleader. 

I am eternally grateful for the love, joy and energy we have shared and continue to share. To experience Daisy and her magnitude is humbling, and every day I feel honoured to be her brother. 

The saying 'life is what happens to you when you're busy making plans' could not be truer. Not long after having her first baby, my gorgeous nephew, Daisy was diagnosed with stage four cancer of the kidney and liver. She is currently undergoing multiple treatments to fight the disease.

One in three people with cancer will experience a mental health problem such as depression or anxiety disorders before, during or after treatment. 

A cancer diagnosis, its associated symptoms and treatment can have a significant emotional impact on people and their families, with fear, isolation, loss of self-esteem and loss of independence having an impact. 

In a study carried out by the Mental Health Foundation, 49% of people interviewed said they received no support or advice from health services about managing their mental health through cancer, while 66% said they were not informed at all about the potential mental health implications that could arise at the end of treatment. 

To help build awareness around the fight against mental health in the context of cancer, I will be running two half marathons over the summer:

• The St. Albans Half Marathon (June 13th)
• The Great Bristol Run (September 19th)

The fundraising target is £1,000.00 and all money will be donated to the Maggie's Centre in Oxford. 

Maggie’s Oxford is a treehouse-like building opposite the main entrance to the Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Inside the warm and welcoming centre, people can start to find answers to the difficult questions a cancer diagnosis can bring, whether they are facing a cancer diagnosis themselves or are supporting a loved one who is.

The purpose-built centre is a place where anyone living with cancer and their families and friends can access friendly and professional support on a drop-in basis, completely free of charge.

Thank you so much for your time, energy and your donations.