Hi, I’m running the Reading Half Marathon to raise money for Guide Dogs – the amazing charity I’m lucky enough to work for. Every day, I get to see how life-changing our guide dogs are for people living with sight loss. They bring freedom, confidence, and a whole lot of love. Training and supporting these dogs takes time and money, so I’m lacing up my running shoes to help out. If you can spare a few quid to support me (and the pups!), I’d be massively grateful.

Thanks so much! 🐾

As IS Technology Directorate, we’re uniting with purpose, passion, and a shared commitment to make a lasting difference — not just in our work, but in the lives of others.

Together, as a team, we’re taking on both personal and group challenges with a powerful goal in mind: to raise enough funds to name a life-changing guide dog puppy. This isn’t just a challenge — it’s a journey of compassion, resilience, and collective spirit. Every step we take, every goal we meet, brings us closer to giving someone the incredible gift of independence, confidence, and freedom.

Guide dogs are more than just companions — they are lifelines for people living with sight loss. By working together, we have the chance to leave a meaningful legacy in the form of a puppy who will grow up to transform someone’s world. Imagine being able to say we made that possible.

Whether we’re pushing our physical limits, testing our mental strength, or supporting each other through every twist and turn — we’re driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. This is more than a challenge. It’s a cause. And together, we can achieve something extraordinary.

Let’s stay motivated, lift each other up, and show what’s possible when innovation meets heart.

Let’s name a future hero — together.