Hey all,

In February I'll be running my first half marathon to raise money for SSNAP, a small, Oxford based charity that provides support for sick and newborn babies and their parents. Their work includes funding essential equipment for the NHS, supporting parents and staff, and investing in new research.

I was born prematurely at thirty weeks myself, with twin to twin transfusion and various other health complications, so this is a cause a close to my heart.

Donations of any size are welcome. Just £3.50 provides a Julian Donaldson book for parents to read to their premature baby whilst on the unit, while £6.50 provides ten hot drinks for parents and staff to power them through long nights.

Larger donations also help fund express pumps to allow mothers to breastfeed their tube-fed babies, psychological support for parents, and training for NHS staff. For more information on the impact your donation could make, see the SSNAP website here: https://www.ssnap.org.uk/.

Thanks so much for your support,

Annie