I will be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on the 12th of April in Memory of Shak, a wonderful member of my local community and someone who always lifted the room with his enthusiasm, humour and energy.

Shak sadly took his own life in September of 2025, sending ripples through our community. Despite others being closer to him than I was, I have many amazing memories from spending time with him, such playing games, swapping stories and telling silly jokes. He was a brilliant person to spend time with and I miss those times dearly.

I, alongside other friends of Shak, have chosen to run this race for CALM in the hopes that the funds we raise can go to supporting someone struggling with suicidal thoughts, preventing further loss in the future.