Please sponsor me in the Great Bristol Run 10K on 11th May to raise funds for Music Therapy Works, the wonderful charity that I lead as CEO.

I first ran the Bristol 10K in 49 minutes, 39 seconds, back in 2022. Three years later and the wrong side of 50, my challenge is to try and beat that time.

Your donation will fund Music Therapy for greater wellbeing across the Heart of England, supporting people of all ages who are disabled or whose lives are affected by trauma, injury or illness.

Music refreshes the parts that other therapies cannot reach! Infants connect with other humans through music long before they acquire language, while people with dementia retain this deeply rooted ability long after verbal communication has deteriorated. That's why Music Therapy is especially beneficial for people who face physical or emotional barriers to verbal communication.

Our team provides Music Therapy to infants in palliative care and to children with autism, learning disabilities, emotional, behavioral and communication needs. We support adults experiencing dementia, mental health problems, bereavement and addiction.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to Music Therapy Works. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you!