Hello! We are training for the London Royal Parks Half Marathon in October to raise money for a cause that both of us hold dear: encouraging a love of reading and increasing literacy.

As both current and former teachers and avid readers, we knew this was the cause for us. Research from the UK's national literacy trust indicates that just 1 in 3 children and young people said that they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2025. This marks a 36% decrease in reading enjoyment levels since they started asking about this in 2005.

We're raising funds to change that. Our supported Charity is Learn to Love to Read; here is a bit more about what they do:

"This charity goes beyond teaching reading skills—they help children become confident and enthusiastic readers. Through books, author visits and workshops, they support children to discover stories they enjoy, building confidence and imagination. Donations support books, workshops and reading support for children in local schools and communities."

If you’re able to support, we'd be so grateful. Every donation, big or small, helps us reach more children and share our joy of reading!

Thank you so much.