I've only gone and signed up to run the Birmingham half marathon for Acorns Children's Hospice.

I spent four years working for Acorns, meeting children with life limiting conditions and their families. During that time I had the privilege of hearing their stories and just how important Acorns support was to them. For some families this support lasts for many years in the form of respite care, others have a very short journey potentially with end of life care for a neonate.

No matter the length of the journey Acorns are there to support these families through the unimaginable. Times are hard for everyone at the moment, I appreciate any donations and know the families supported by Acorns will too.

This is going to be a massive challenge for me, I've never run this far before but thinking of the inspirational children and families I've met over the years will keep me going. I'm doing this for all the children who are no longer with us and their families.

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