For those of you that know me, you’ll know that I am almost definitely not a runner so this challenge is really going to push my boundaries! The incredible charity that I am running for were hugely supportive of Toby and I providing us with on the doorstep accommodation when our daughter Miley was born and spent 4 months in St. Michael’s NICU in Bristol in 2022. We could not be more grateful to them for everything they provided during what was an incredibly tough time for us all, we shall forever be in their debt hence the need for us to continue raising money so they can continue to help families in similar, often worse situations than what we were in.

From helping staff, patients or their families, The Grand Appeal puts Bristol Children's Hospital at the heart of everything they do.

They support the hospital through:

Family accommodation: they run three accommodation houses that provide a safe and supportive place for families to stay while their child is in hospital.

Medical research: they invest in medical research programmes to ensure the hospital remains a hub of innovation, where everyday experts pave the way for sick children through a network of projects with international impact.

Equipment: they fund state-of-the-art equipment to save lives.

Music, play and art therapy: their music, play and arts programme can be seen in every ward at Bristol Children's Hospital, helping young children to deal with the stresses and fears they may face during treatment.

Art enhancements: they work to make sure Bristol Children's Hospital provides a fun, stimulating and comforting space for the brave children it cares for.