I am running the London Marathon in memory of a family member, Alanah Rose Reay who was diagnosed with Leigh’s syndrome, a type of mitochondrial disease in December 2023. Sadly Alanah lost her fight with the disease at just 15 months old on the 20th June 2024.

Alanah was a beautiful bright happy baby girl, with a smile that would light up the room. She had so much love and happiness that she gave everyone she met. No obstacle got in her way and she was brave and fought Mito till the very end.

The Lily Foundation charity supported the family through this difficult period and I want to join together in her memory to raise funds and awareness for The Lily Foundation to help them find a cure for Mito so that no other family has to go through this again.

The Lily Foundation was founded in Lily's memory, having lost her battle to Mitochondrial Disease at just eight months old. The charity aims to give hope, answers and support to the many other children and families that face the challenges of this disease today. Did you know every day in the UK a baby is born who will develop Mitochondrial Disease! There is no cure for this disease which is for many, debilitating and life limiting. Please stand with us and fight Mitochondrial Disease and fight for hope. I am running 26.2 miles ...... please donate if you can.