On Sunday 26 April, I’ll be running the London Marathon with #TeamPlace2Be to support children’s mental health.

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years of experience working with pupils, families, and staff in UK schools. They provide counseling, mental health support, and training through a model that’s backed by research. Their belief is simple but vital: no child or young person should have to face mental health problems alone.

Mental health has been a challenge for me from a young age, and those struggles followed me into adulthood. I know how deeply it can affect your sense of self, your confidence, and your future. Running became part of my healing, a way to process, reflect, and move forward.

After overcoming so many challenges of my own, both in childhood and adult life, I feel a deep drive to give back. Supporting Place2Be is my way of helping the next generation receive the care and guidance I often needed growing up. With the right support, children can grow up with the tools to face life with resilience, hope and strength.

I'll be sharing my progress and organising events in the lead-up to the big day, so stay tuned and follow the journey.

Please consider donating and helping Place2Be continue their incredible work in schools across the UK.

Together, we can make sure no child faces mental health challenges alone.