I'm not known for my natural athletic prowess but I've chosen to take on this challenge with three excellent women in mind in particular - to support the formidable Kirsty Morrison who's toughing out chemo as we speak, my Auntie Linda, beyond brave and tenacious, and in loving memory of Pam Hall, for whom I don't really have the words.

I had the joy of working with Kirsty at Durham SU and she is one of the most efficient, fierce and inspiring people I've ever worked with. She's currently toughing out a gruelling series of operations, chemo, and radiotherapy and her bravery and resilience is admirable. I'm so proud to be part of #TeamKirsty and excited to walk all 26 miles with her just two months after all that is over!

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