This April, I am running the London Marathon to raise funds for the Canon Collins Trust, a charity dedicated to transforming lives through education. The Trust provides scholarships to talented students from underprivileged backgrounds in Southern Africa, enabling them to study at universities in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, and Malawi. Since 1981, the Canon Collins Trust has empowered over 4,000 scholars from 14 Southern African countries, providing them with opportunities to pursue higher education at institutions that otherwise wouldn't be accessible. Each year, the Trust supports more than 100 postgraduate students across 30 universities, fostering a diverse and dynamic community of future leaders.

Having grown up in South Africa, I have seen firsthand the challenges faced by many communities and the profound impact that education can have in breaking the cycle of poverty. Access to quality education empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and paves the way for meaningful, long-term change. I am grateful for the opportunity to support this cause, and I hope to play a small part in helping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers access the opportunities they deserve.

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a real difference. Thank you for your support!