This April, I’ll be taking on something completely new — my very first marathon! I’m both nervous and so excited to begin the journey of training and preparing for the London Marathon 2026.

I’ve chosen to run for The Children’s Society, a charity that does such important work supporting children and young people who are facing really tough times. They help to bring hope, safety, and brighter futures when it’s needed most.

Every step I take in training, and every mile on the day, will be for them — and with your support, together we can make a difference.

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Across the country, young people are suffering unseen and unheard – struggling with their mental health, living in poverty, and in danger from exploitation and abuse. Things cannot continue as they are.

At The Children’s Society, we know a brighter future is possible. Every child needs the care and protection of adults, and teenagers are still children. Without the help of those around them – their parents, carers, teachers – young people can’t access the support they need.

That’s why we’ve been working for more than 140 years to protect every childhood. We make sure young people can access vital support when they need it most and campaign for a world where every child can grow up safe, happy, and hopeful.

Every day, we see the incredible difference the right support can make. Now, it’s time for all of us to step up, speak out, and stand alongside young people. Mile by mile together we can build a society for all children: a society where children can thrive, not just survive.