In March, I’ll be running the Paris Half Marathon, something I never originally planned to do.

I signed up to go along and support my running buddies, but somewhere along the way I decided to push myself, step right outside my comfort zone and say yes to this incredible opportunity. Running 13.1 miles through the streets of Paris will be a huge personal challenge for me — testing my endurance, resilience and belief in myself.

Sadly, this run now carries a deeper meaning.

In November, I lost my beautiful aunty Minnie to cancer. She would have been 70 on 4th March 2026, a milestone she longed to reach and celebrate. My cousin has lovingly decided to hold her birthday party Fundraiser in aid of The Ayrshire Hospice on Friday 6th March — and heartbreakingly, I’ll be in Paris for the race and unable to be there.

So this run will be my way of showing up.

The Ayrshire Hospice, is where my aunty spent her final days. The care, compassion and kindness they showed not only to my aunty Minnie, but also to my cousin and his wife, was truly remarkable. They made an unimaginably difficult time gentler, calmer and filled with dignity.

Minnie was a huge support to me, especially through my journey with The Floating Feather. She never missed an opportunity to tell me or anyone else how proud she was of me. Putting her name on the back of my tshirt will give me the strength and power I will need on the day to get me across the finish line.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean the world. Every contribution helps support the incredible work of The Ayrshire Hospice and allows me to honour my aunty in a way that feels right.

Thank you for reading, for supporting and for being part of this journey 🤍