On 23rd April 2023, I will be putting on my running shoes and running the London Marathon. This will be my first ever marathon and a huge milestone! 

I have decided to run for WellChild as they support so many families, in Northern Ireland and all across the UK, to care for and look after their children in as normal circumstances as possible. For many ill children, they spend a majority of their lives in unfamiliar hospitals surrounded by scary machines and alarms beeping. WellChild supports families to make the transition from hospital to home through funding nurses who play a crucial role in supporting them both practically and emotionally, also providing training and information programmes to all involved. 

Daire, a young boy from Belfast has been supported by WellChild throughout his life. His WellChild nurse Ruth provides a vital link between Daire’s family and his medical team as well as training and care of his tracheostomy and other medical needs. Read more about Daire’s story here: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/about-us/family-stories/daire 

WellChild gives seriously ill children and their families the best chance to thrive at home. For more information on the amazing work WellChild support visit https://www.wellchild.org.uk 

I would be very grateful if you could donate to this amazing cause and help me on my way to 26.2!!

You can follow along my journey on the day by using the London Marathon app! 

Thank you so much!! 😌