Some might call it a quarter life crisis but I’ve decided to take on the Manchester Marathon this April to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). I’ll be raising money in memory of my late school friend, Chloe Waddell, who sadly passed away when we were 16 of a Cardiac Arrest.

Having only completed couch to 5k last year, this is going to be a real challenge so any donation, no matter how small, to help motivate me to cross that finish line would be greatly appreciated!

A bit more about the work CRY do:

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD. CRY promotes and develops heart screening programmes and funds medical research. CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public. CRY funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.

Thank you!