Half a Million Steps!!

At just 27, I was diagnosed with a rare blood condition. This June, I’m walking 500,000 steps in 30 days to raise money for people living with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), and I’d love your support.

I live with Essential Thrombocythaemia (ET), one of a group of rare blood cancers known as MPNs. Living with ET means regular monitoring, medication side effects, increased health risks, and a future that can feel uncertain. It isn’t something you simply “beat”… it’s something you learn to live with while continuing to show up for work, family, and everyday life.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate. Over the past 15 years, I’ve received exceptional care from a specialist team who have helped me manage my condition and live a full life. Their support also made it possible for me to safely become a mum… something I’ll never take for granted. And more recently to continue to look after myself which is more important now than ever. I'd like to give something back with your help.

This month, I’m aiming to walk 500,000 steps, fitting them around work, family life, and everything in between. I’m raising funds for the clinic that has cared for me throughout my journey, helping ensure more patients can access the same expert treatment, support, and help that I have received.

Your donations will specifically help patients in Haematology with additional resources for patients.

How you can help

* Donate: every contribution, no matter the size, makes a genuine difference.

* Share: helping more people learn about MPNs raises awareness and helps others find support.

* Cheer me on: your messages of encouragement will keep me moving when the miles start to feel long.

If you're able to support this challenge, thank you. Your generosity will help fund vital research, support patients and families affected by blood cancer, and strengthen the services that make such a difference to people's lives.

I’ll be sharing my progress throughout June on Instagram and posting updates on my JustGiving page. Thank you for walking this journey with me. ❤️

About Hillingdon Charity:

Hillingdon Hospital & Mount Vernon Hospital look after almost half a million people each year. Their charity is developing, with the ambition to raise and spend over £1m per year on improvements for patients and staff.