In May 2026, I’ll be taking on the Jurassic Coast Ultra - 100km of tough, hilly coastline. I have just started training for it, and will be doing 6 days a week of tough training for the 8 month lead up to be able to complete it while also being Type 1 Diabetic, adding another layer of difficulty to the challenge. Despite never running more than a half marathon before (21km), I am determined to do it.

I’m raising money for Spectrum Gaming, the charity I started and now work at full-time. When it first began, I was working all day in my regular job, then running Spectrum Gaming throughout the night. Any money I had spare went straight into keeping it alive and it was a lot of hard work, but I kept going because I knew how much it mattered. Spectrum Gaming has now grown into an awesome community for autistic young people and I am proud to be part of such an incredible team. But fundraising is essential in order for us to keep going.

Part of why I care so deeply is because of my own story. Growing up was incredibly hard, and later I went through autistic burnout, which is something no one deserves to go through. I am determined to do as much as I can to make sure autistic young people avoid the struggles I experienced, plus bring some joy into their lives, and this is the reason Spectrum Gaming exists.

This ultra marathon is special to me because it is not just about running, but about stretching what feels possible. It mirrors our ambition in Spectrum gaming to create a world where autistic young people can fulfil their true potential. Our work is tough, relentless at times, but is fuelled by belief in creating meaningful change.