I managed to get a ballot place for London Marathon last year, after defering due to injury this year i have avoided hockey related injuries that would have stopped me, so the challenge is on!!!!

Training has not gone brilliantly though and I know I will need a little added motivation when things get tough. Julia's House help families facing unimaginable heartbreak knowing that their child may not live into adulthood.

A very worthy motivation, I'm sure you will agree.

Julia’s House provides frequent, flexible care for children with life-limited or life-threatening conditions to give their parents a much-needed break.

Amazingly, Julia’s House has to raise 93 per cent of the money it needs each year to run this vital service which is why I have chosen to support them. Your kind sponsorship will make a life-changing difference to these families.