I’m running Manchester half marathon on 12th October to raise money for the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity Maternity Appeal.

As a student midwife, I see first-hand the incredible work that our maternity services do every day to support women, babies, and families. This appeal is raising vital funds to create a new bereavement suite, as the current one is located in the middle of the busy labour ward. The money raised will go towards creating a private, dedicated space for families experiencing loss, away from the sounds of birth and celebration, where they can spend precious time together and receive compassionate care in comfort.

Taking on this half marathon is both a personal challenge and a way to give back to the community I’m so passionate about. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference to families during their most difficult times.

Thank you so much for your support & I will try my best to drag my little legs across the finish line without going into cardiac arrest x