Ahhhh, this year I am running the Hackney Half marathon in memory of my wonderful Mum, Sarah, who passed away suddenly on the 25th of June, 2022.

For those of you who know me, you will know I REALLY dislike running, and that’s putting it mildly. As a girl who would often fake an illness to miss sports day at school, this race really is a huge challenge for me (and I know my mum would be super proud of me, as well as totally shocked beyond belief that I’m doing this!!) But I am raising money for the most incredible charity, It’s Time.

It’s Time provides guidance and support to young people who have lost parents. 1 in 7 young people will loose a parent before they are 30, yet there are very limited resources for people in their 20s experiencing grief. The work It’s Time does is invaluable and every penny donated will be spent on supporting young people in finding community and guidance through their grief.

When I lost my mum, I didn’t know where to turn. I felt isolated and like I didn’t know anyone who shared the experience of losing a parent in their 20s, my world had literally shattered in a split second. My hope is that every young person who is grieving a parent knows that have a place of support to go to, somewhere to find someone with shared experiences, and knows they are not alone ❤️

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page, all of your donations are so appreciated!