I chose to run the London Marathon for the charity Home-Start UK. Raising money for Home-Start means a lot to me as I have a personal connection to the charity. They provide a helping hand to young families in the UK that are struggling in any way shape or form.

Just before I was born, my mum had a pacemaker for her heart put in. Along with a cesarean section birth, she took a long time to recover and so needed some help to look after me and my brother. Home-Start sent out a lovely lady called Margaret - now in her 90s and going strong - to help out and let my mum rest and recuperate. My mum still keeps in touch with Margaret to this day and shows just how meaningful the work of Home-Start is to those that are struggling.

As I am not a runner, this has been one of the greatest challenges that I have faced yet. It has tested both my mental and physical strength to the max.

I managed to run my first half marathon on October 31st 2025 - with a 2kg weighted vest on no less! - and have since completed the Inverness Half Marathon on March 8th 2026. It has taken a lot of will power to stay consistent but it has been incredibly rewarding to myself improve. 

I wanted 2026 to hold an even greater challenge and what better way to challenge myself than to run a marathon for Home Start. I'm so grateful to be given the opportunity to achieve one of my greatest goals whiles raising funds for such a worthy cause.

Every little helps.

Thank you :)