After taking up running during the lockdown I have challenged myself to run the Cardiff Half Marathon in October. Last year my husband ran the event for our amazing niece Sara, raising money for the charity Shine which has provided an invaluable amount of support for her and the family since her diagnosis of a rare form of Spina Bifida.  So now it is my turn to get running and hopefully be able to do the same in raising lots for Shine, to show how much I appreciate everything they have done for Sara and her family.

 Shine provides specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff. Shine enables people to get the best out of life.Everything we do is made possible by our generous supporters. Your fundraising efforts help individuals and families in your local communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Every donation has the potential for profound impact.THANK YOU for supporting Shine!