I am running this marathon as a personal goal yet people have asked if I am raising money for charity.

With the anniversary of the crisis in Gaza just this week, I felt compelled to choose ActionAid's Gaza Crisis appeal, and to run my best in the name of all our brothers and sisters who are facing such horror and violence in the region.

ActionAid is working with partners in Gaza who are doing their utmost to provide food and relief items to families that they can reach, but access to supplies is limited and transportation to the shelters is challenging and dangerous for those who are working on the ground.

ActionAid are prepared to respond, ensuring the well-being of thousands who are without access to food, water, or shelter, while also prioritising the safety and protection of women and girls.

Please donate to my fundraising page which will be crucial to help ActionAid to deliver the desperate need for humanitarian aid.