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Call me crazy but on the 26th April 2026 I will be limbering up to the start line of the London Marathon!
I am taking on this mega challenge to raise awareness and funds for the MPS Society, a charity which supports children, families and individuals affected by rare genetic conditions.
I have seen first hand the great work that the MPS Society does, both through family support and successful research projects. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to give back by joining Team MPS and representing them at the London Marathon.
This will be my first marathon and a real step into the unknown. I expect 26.2 miles of continuously lugging my large rugby player frame around London to be a tough challenge, never mind the hours of training through all weather conditions over the winter. Running for this amazing charity will give me the boost to get the job done in those tough times. If you see me out on the trails please say hi!
I know any amount you are able to donate would be so appreciated and make a real difference. Thank you so much for your support!
You can follow the journey and see all the training in the build up to this event on my Strava page (https://strava.app.link/syyfhH6FaWb ).
A bit about the MPS Society:-
The Society for Mucopolysaccharide diseases (MPS Society) is the only national charity specialising in the rare MPS and Related diseases.
The MPS and Related diseases are multi-organ storage diseases, causing progressive physical disability and in many cases severe degenerative mental deterioration resulting in death in childhood. At present there is no cure for these devastating diseases, only treatment for the symptoms as they arise.
The MPS Society acts as a support network to its members of affected children, adults, families and carers in the UK and plays a leading role with the clinicians, scientists and academics, initiating and funding innovative research projects that may lead to therapeutic benefits to those affected.
The charity is extremely successful in fulfilling its ambitious objectives, but needs the help of wider society to maintain the fantastic help and support that its members so heavily rely on.
If you would like to find out more about the MPS Society then please take a look at their website, and once again I would really appreciate any little donation you may want to give.
Wish me luck!!