Ryan is my son.

At the end of last year, he was tragically killed in a road traffic accident as he walked home from work.

Ryan was a beautiful, happy child who grew into the most amazing and charismatic man. He brought love, laughter and kindness wherever he went, and those lucky enough to have known him will understand just how special he was.

He was everything I could ever have wanted in a son, and a million times more.

He was my pride, my purpose and my best friend.

Ryan loved fitness and running. He asked me several times to go running with him, but I always gave him the same answer — I wasn't built for running. I'd never run in my life and had absolutely no intention of starting.

I have however always done everything I could for Ryan, and this 10 mile run is no different. So, despite never having been a runner, I am going to Run4Ryan — to honour him, keep his memory alive and to raise money in his name.

Ryan had an amazing, happy life and so much more life left to live. It should never have been cut short, and Terry and I should not have lost our only child because of a driver's poor decision-making.

Our lives changed forever that day, as did the lives of so many people who knew and loved Ryan.

Nothing can bring Ryan back. But if the money raised for Brake can help prevent even one other family from experiencing the devastation and lifelong heartbreak of losing someone they love on the road, then it will be worth it.

If you are able to make a donation, however large or small, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you for supporting Brake, for supporting me on this challenge and, most importantly, for helping me honour the memory of my beautiful son, Ryan.