I’m running this because I have seen the effects this cruel disease. I’ve seen her go from leading a normal life to the daily struggles she faces on a daily battle for the simplest of tasks. A marathon is going to be a massive challenge for me and I hope that it can raise some more awareness for this disease for all effected by it!

Every penny raised helps us support people affected by Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency .Addisons is a rare disease affecting adrenal gland function and can be life threatening. It affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people, meaning an estimated 300 - 350 new cases are diagnosed each year across the UK, this makes it roughly 300 times rarer than diabetes.Life-long treatment with replacement steroid hormones is required. Medication is usually taken several times daily at carefully timed intervals and individuals must also know how to administer an emergency hydrocortisone injection to prevent a potentially fatal adrenal crisis.Your fundraising supports our work to support the Addisons community and their healthcare providers to promote better medical understanding of this rare condition, campaign for and support everyone affected by adrenal failure, and funds vital research.Please visit www.addisonsdisease.org.uk to find out more.