I want to share my personal journey as I prepare to team up to complete a marathon with my daughter over the next two weeks, together to reach 26.2 miles. Every step counts…

What once seemed like a simple challenge has become a profound mission due to living with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). For over three years, I have faced the harsh realities of these conditions, including the sudden brutal experience of irreversible blindness in one eye.

These diseases affect many, especially those over 50, and their impact can be life-altering. Through participating in the "PMRGCAuk Walk a Marathon in a Month 2026" charity event, I am not only pushing my own limits but also raising vital awareness and support for those battling GCA and PMR. This charity provides invaluable resources and information that support patients like me, and our families.

I ask for your sponsorship—no matter how small—to support this cause. Your generosity will enable continued advocacy, patient assistance, and collaboration with medical researchers striving to improve treatments and prevent devastating outcomes like sight loss. Together, we can bring hope and make a meaningful difference in countless lives affected by these challenging conditions. Thank you sincerely for standing with me on this journey.