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.

The work this charity is doing to protect our local ecosystems and habitats, as well as help people connect with nature, is crucial, especially considering climate change, pollution, our ongoing exploitation of nature.... Like many, I have loved exploring the variety of nature that Bristol has to offer, and this charity ensures that future generations can experience this too. If you, like me, have ever felt slightly disconnected from nature and want to give back, I would really appreciate any donations.

Why I'm running personally:

Last Feburay, I had major surgery, removing over 4 inches of my bowel tissue. During recovery (and an ongoing battle with my health), the one thing that I desired to do more than anything was run. I am deeply thankful for my body, and running 45 miles will be an enormous feat that I am excited to challenge myself with.