2020 has been a challenging year. In January I dislocated my shoulder after being knocked off my bicycle by a car. Lockdown presented the challenge of juggling work and childcare for my three young sons. Then in July we suffered a family bereavement.

Both my physical and mental health have taken a battering this year. Now that my shoulder feels strong again, I want to end the year on a positive note. I'm hoping to improve both my physical strength and mental resilience by training for and completing my first marathon. My chosen event is a socially distanced off road marathon along a beautiful stretch of the Suffolk coastline: https://www.endurancelife.com/suffolk

I'm a long term admirer of Iceni and the support they provide to families affected by addiction and abuse. I imagine that the challenges of life under lockdown may have increased the number of vulnerable families in Suffolk. It feels to me like this is the right time to support Iceni in their important work to support our community.