My lovely niece Nathalie Soffe died last year at the tragically young age of 26. She was an extraordinary women who had survived childhood leukaemia twice. She had gone on to do well at school and was a talented singer and dancer. She qualified as an accountant but was then diagnosed with PPFE a nasty progressive disease of the lungs. She was always a fighter but sadly died whilst waiting for a transplant operation.

The charity Breathing Matters are supporting some important research into this condition and it’s great to be part of teams of Nathalie's friends and family in both this years Brighton Half Marathon and the Brighton Full Marathon to help raise vital funding for them.

Breathing Matters mission is to raise awareness and inspire fundraising for vital research into pulmonary fibrosis and lung infection at UCLH and UCL Respiratory. Together, we can achieve anything! Visit www.breathingmatters.co.uk to find out more!