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In April 2027, I’ll be taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Action for A-T, a charity supporting vital research into Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive genetic condition.
Our neighbours, the Cotton family, have a little girl called Emilia who lives with A-T. Knowing that I enjoy a physical challenge, they shared the opportunity to raise money for this important cause, and I felt it was something I really wanted to get behind.
As a dad to two young daughters myself, it’s a cause that really puts things into perspective. Every parent wants their children to grow up happy, healthy and with every opportunity ahead of them. Supporting research that could make a difference to Emilia and other children living with A-T makes this challenge all the more worthwhile.
You can read more about Emilia, her family’s story and their journey with A-T here:
https://actionforat.org/the-cotton-family-uk/
26.2 miles won’t be easy, but knowing what I’m running for will certainly keep me going!