In October I lost my best friend Chase to cancer 6 months after he was diagnosed with the disease, at the young age of 38, which has left me heartbroken and a with a massive hole in my life.

Chase was the most amazing, funny, caring individual I have ever met, we were friends throughout our childhood into adulthood and experienced everything together. He was part of every milestone in my life.

I know nothing can alleviate the pain and loss that I feel, so I have decided to run the London marathon to channel my emotion into something positive alongside doing something that Chase would have been proud of.

I have chosen to fundraise for this charity in particular as it is a small charity meaning the donations will be used more directly to those in need.