In April, I will be running the Manchester Marathon (my first!) to raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders.

MSF provides emergency medical care in conflict zones, disasters and outbreaks around the world, and it relies on generous donations to do this amazing work.

As many of you know, I work in healthcare, so I know how much it matters to get care to the people who need it most. MSF goes where the need is greatest and treats everyone equally, whoever they are. This includes their brave support to the people of Gaza, which is a cause I care deeply about.

I'll be training through the winter, so every cold, wet and dark run is going to be worth it if it helps! Any amount makes a difference, and if you were going to buy me a pint, put the money towards this instead (I may live to regret that offer)! Also, if you can, tick Gift Aid, which adds 25% at no cost to you.

By donating to my page you will directly be supporting this incredible charity - there are a few examples below of what this money could contribute to:

- £21 can help pay for masks to resuscitate three newborn babies.

- £43 could pay for a blood pressure monitor to help detect underlying health issues.

- £95 could provide antiretroviral drugs for a year for one person living with HIV/AIDS.

- £153 could buy a basic surgical kit, enabling an MSF surgeon to carry out surgery.

- £306 can pay for an emergency kit to dress 100 wounds.

Thank you for your generosity!