This year I am taking part in an event that will push my body and mind to new heights. I am taking part in the Marathon Des Sables in April 2025. This event is a 250km running event that takes place in the Sahara Desert, across 6 stages (7 days) I will be required to run 250km, while carrying all of my food, sleeping equipment, and essentials, all in heat that in recent years has reached 45 - 50 Degrees Celsius. This is a challenge that I am both excited and nervous about.

I spent a while thinking about and researching what charity I wanted to raise money for, and Youth Sports Trust jumped out to me right away. Having worked as a PE teacher for the past 2 years I have seen first-hand the positive impact has on young people and children. When I was growing up I needed sport to stay focussed in school, I was very lucky with the opportunities and sporting activities I took part in, and I feel every young person and child should have those opportunities.

Youth Sport Trust equips educators and empowers young people with the vision of creating a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport. Sport gives young people a platform to have their voice heard and a place to feel they belong. We harness this extraordinary power to change young lives today and help them build a brighter tomorrow. The vital work we do to help address this crisis would simply not be possible without our generous changemakers.

Together we’re transforming lives through sport and play #TeamYST