On May 28th this year I ran a half marathon at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise funds for Mercy Ships. I started my health improvement journey at the beginning of 2021 starting with healthy eating and a bit of exercise then sessions at SBF gym in Irvine and in January 2022 I downloaded NHS app Couch to 5K and started running short distances and then teamed up with local Jog Scotland group Monkton Milers - did a 10K and then more. I wanted to challenge myself to a half marathon and decided to do it for a good cause. I had heard of international Christian charity Mercy Ships through my church and also my Instagram feed.The charity operates hospital ships and other healthcare services for those who have very little access to safe medical care in sub-Saharan Africa, where 9 out of 10 people do not have access to safe surgery. I know it’s life changing for people as so many are not able to access medical care or just have simple operations that can make a huge difference to their lives.I am so much healthier, fitter and mentally better now and I appreciate my good health and realise not everyone has these opportunities. We are very fortunate in this country with our access to health services when we need them and I want to help those who do not have the same. Please give whatever you can. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️