Maybe it's something to do with age but in recent years many of my friends and family have been affected by various medical conditions and the Institute for Medical Innovation (IMI) is being set up to research these diseases.

Our population is ageing, healthcare systems across the world are under increasing strain, and another pandemic could happen at any time.

The good news is that there is hope. New technologies and skills are advancing rapidly, opening new possibilities. But to take advantage, traditional medical research needs to change.

The IMI is a once-in-a-generation chance to bring the right people together, with the right technologies, to find the answers we are looking for. By donating to the IMI, you can make this happen. Please give if you can to help fund the future of healthcare.