As part of Team Refuge London Marathon 2025, I am participating in the upcoming London Marathon on April 27, 2025. This marathon holds a special significance as it is not just a race for me, but an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based abuse. The statistics are staggering - one woman in four will experience domestic abuse at some point in her lifetime, and on average two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner. Refuge, the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors, runs the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline that serves as the first step to women escaping abuse. By kindly sponsoring me today, you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and their children. Your support will provide hope and empowerment to those who need it most. Thank you for being part of this journey towards creating a safer and brighter future for all.