Hi everyone!

I’m running my very first half marathon (eek!) on Sunday 5th October 2025 in support of the Welsh Women’s Aid.

I’m a combination of excited and nervous as this is my first half and I would never class myself as a runner at all… However, I’m so thrilled to be able to support such an incredibly important local charity and build awareness to the work they do to protect vulnerable women and children.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 children in Wales will experience abuse and violence at some point. This includes sexual violence, coercive controlling behaviour, forced marriage, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, stalking or harassment. Welsh Women's Aid work to make sure that everyone impacted by abuse can access vital lifesaving and life changing services, and with your help they can continue this support.

They make sure survivors and their families are offered practical help, advocacy, counselling and support in a crisis and longer term. Violence against women and girls affects us all and is everybody's business; everyone has the right to live free from fear and abuse.

Help us end domestic and sexual abuse in our lifetime by supporting my fundraising page - any amount is greatly appreciated!

Follow Welsh Women's Aid on social media for updates on their work: @welshwomensaid