I started running nearly 4 years ago, to keep my son company and to help with my arthritis. It has helped my physical and mental health, and I regularly run with my dog.  Usually  I run parkruns, 5k, and 10k events, and have only done 1 Half Marathon. I thought this would be a challenge for me, and such a worth while cause.

Family Fund is the UKs largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, we provided over 170,000 grants or services worth over £36.5 million to families across the UK. Our vision is that all families raising disabled or seriously ill children have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as other families. Our mission is to is to improve the day-to-day lives of families on a low income, raising a disabled or seriously ill child, or young person. We do this by providing grants and services that ease daily pressures and improve quality of life. And by helping families to influence the wider support landscape.