Why I'm raising money for Avon Wildlife Trust:

As someone who has spent most of my life around Bristol and loves nature more than anything, I want to give back to it as much as I can.

There's a significant amount of worry in regards to climate change, pollution, the ongoing exploitation of nature.... and for this reason, I believe it is critical to support charities which are dedicated to changing this narrative. Avon Wildlife Trust is a trustworthy, community-focused charity whose impact on protecting our local ecosystems and habitats, as well as engaging people with nature, has been huge.

More personally, last February, I had a major surgery inwhich over 4 inches of my bowel tissue was removed. During recovery (and an ongoing battle with my health), the one thing that I desired to do more than anything was to run. I am very lucky to have so much green space around me, and I believe this greatly improved my recovery, mentally and physically. I am deeply thankful for my body, and running 45 miles will be an enormous feat that I am excited to challenge myself with.

If you, like me, have ever felt slightly disconnected from nature and want to give back, I would really appreciate any donations.