I'm putting my running shoes back on 10 years and 2 kids after my last event (the London Marathon in 2016).

What could possibly have motivated me to do so after such a big gap???

The very worthy cause that is CCS Adoption - who provide amazing services to adoptive children and their families by offering therapeutic support, training and opportunities for peer connection and specialist activities. These services help children to heal from trauma and its far reaching effects, and empower adoptive families, reduce stress and isolation and build more stable future for adopted children.

In our current climate where budgets are ever-squeezed, the role of CCS and similar charities is ever-more important, and ever-more dependent on the generous donations of people like you!

With only 7 weeks to train, I need all the motivation I can get...so please give whatever you can to spur me on as I train and to get me over the line on race day.

Love, Helen xx