I’m running the London Marathon for the RNLI (SOS!!) a charity that’s been part of my life since childhood. Growing up in Minehead, I’ve seen firsthand the grit, determination and courage the volunteer crew give to complete strangers.

My dad has been part of the Minehead crew for decades and now volunteers as Lifeboat Operations Manager. He’s given up over a thousand Sundays — early mornings, late nights, missed dinners, and countless moments where the pager went off and he simply went (including leaving me stranded on North Hill more than once!).

So if he can give up all those Sundays, I can give up one to run 26.2 miles for an amazing cause.

I’ve gone from being a self-confessed sofa slug to to training for one of the biggest challenges of my life. But every mile is worth it, because too many people are still drowning. More than ever, we need the RNLI’s help. The RNLI is a charity, not a government service, and relies entirely on donations to keep saving lives.

Your support helps:

• Lifeboat crews launching into storms, 24/7

• Lifeguards protecting 240 of the busiest beaches

• Safety teams preventing tragedies before they happen

By supporting my marathon journey, you’re not just cheering me on, you’re helping the RNLI continue its life saving work. Every donation, big or small, genuinely makes a difference.

Thank you for supporting the crew, my community, and everyone who relies on the RNLI’s courage. Let’s do this — for every life saved.