I’ve decided to run the Manchester Marathon in April 2019 not just to challenge myself but to raise money for the fantastic charity Anthony Nolan. 

Every day, Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. They do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant. They also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond. They won’t stop until we save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you donate brings us closer to that day.

As well as raising money for Anthony Nolan I will be encouraging everyone to sign up to the stem cell register to broaden the pool of potential donors in order to help find stem cell matches for those who need it. 

Any donations, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated to help this amazing cause.