I try to do a challenge each year to push myself and to raise money for a cause I believe strongly in supporting. This year I've decided to take things a step further and try for two in one year. 

The first of these is a 200mile bike ride in September with my wonderful colleagues at MarkLogic from our London office to our office in The Netherlands.

The second is running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. in October. 

I am hoping to raise money for Allied Forces Foundation (AFF), a UK/US charity supporting wounded, ill, and injured service people and veterans in their recovery. AFF is a 100% volunteer-run organisation, so all funds raised go directly to supporting those who need it and I have seen first hand the impact this work has had on those who engage with AFF. Please let me know if you'd like more information about AFF or visit the website at alliedforcesfoundation.org 

I would be grateful for any amount that you can spare and appreciate you taking the time to visit this page.

Much love, Nicola