Since I started running in 2013 it has been a "bucket list ambition" to run in a major city marathon. When I heard that I could run the 50th New York City marathon, and raise money for Charlie's House, I jumped at the chance. 

Please give generously to help me reach my target.

Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Charlie House was established to help make life better for babies, children and young people who have life-threatening or life-limiting conditions, and to support their parents, brothers and sisters, and all those who love them.

The Charlie House vision has always been to have a purpose-built facility in Aberdeen to support families in the region.  We are excited to have launched our £8m ‘Big Build Appeal’ to support this long-term goal. The building and planned services provided from the centre will dramatically change the support available to these children and their families locally, when they need it.

The 8-bedroom facility will vitally offer parents and carers the chance to recharge their batteries, safe in the knowledge that the children with complex disabilities will be in the care of specially trained medical staff.