Hi, I'm Elliotte Tinkler and I am running the Manchester Half Marathon in October for Duchenne UK!

The boy in my pictures is my younger brother, Mitchell. Mitchell has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a devastating muscle-wasting disease. It is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in childhood, it mainly affects boys. Started by families affected by the disease, Duchenne UK is the leading DMD charity in the UK: connecting the best researchers with industry, the NHS and families to advance and accelerate every stage of drug development. Together, we will end Duchenne.

Anyone who knows me knows that Mitchell is my best friend. He's the funniest, kindest and most caring soul I know. I can't wait to raise money for a charity so close to my heart, for the boy I love most.