Alcohol is a part of many of our lives. We use it for celebration, for comfort, to socialise, to wind down, to cope. We treat it differently to other drugs; it’s legal, socially acceptable, even encouraged.

In 2018 I decided to take a break from drinking.  I became involved with various sobriety groups where I met some incredible people with inspiring stories.  Some of these people have become my friends for life.  At the same time, I started to run - it has become my passion.  This seemed the perfect opportunity to fundraise for Alcohol Change UK.

About Alcohol Change UK

In the UK one person every hour dies as a result of alcohol.  Alcohol harm mental health problems, liver disease, one of seven forms of cancer, economic difficulties, and so much more can affect any one of us, from any walk of life.  The harm doesnt end with the individual; each of us who drinks too much is part of a family and a community who feel the effects too, whether through frequent use of emergency services, drink driving, violence or neglect.  We are Alcohol Change UK. We work for a society that is free from the harm caused by alcohol. We are not anti-alcohol; we are for alcohol change.  We are for a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not a default; where the issues which lead to alcohol problems like poverty, mental health issues, homelessness are addressed; where those of us who drink too much, and our loved ones, have access to high-quality support whenever we need it, without shame or stigma.