I am fundraising for Beat, the UK's eating disorder charity. Beat supports anyone with an eating disorder, their friends and family, as well as professionals working with or worried about an individual in their care.

These serious mental illnesses include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. 1.25 million people in the UK have a diagnosed eating disorder. They affect people of all ages and backgrounds, and up to one in four sufferers are male. Eating disorders cost the UK's economy £16.8 billion each year.

Whilst I work for Beat, I wanted to do more to support the incredible work that our team do to support those who need us. So in January I will be taking part in the London Winter Walk, a 26 mile walk around the river Thames. It would be great if you could sponsor me!