In October this year, I will be running my first marathon to raise money for Secondary1st - a UK charity that helps fund research into the prevention, diagnosis and causes of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer and the development of more effective treatments. Secondary breast cancer is hugely underfunded and currently there is no cure.

I will be running the Royal Victoria Marathon (in British Columbia) in memory of my Mum, Lisa, who very sadly died of secondary breast cancer on July 1st, 2022 at age 59. My Mum's positivity, strength, and enjoyment of life inspires me every day and has helped me to deal with my own grief.

Running 42km is going to be a huge challenge but only a fraction of the challenge that my Mum was faced with. While I'm running to raise money for an incredibly important cause, I'm also completing the event to celebrate her as a wonderful person, who I think about every day.

Thank you so much for any donation you are able to give!