I started running whilst volunteering at Oban lifeboat station as a crew member. I run for fitness but also as it helps me to decompress after stressful days including stressful lifeboat shouts. In May 2025 I convinced the rest of the Oban crew to join me in the MAYDAY mile challenge where I ran one mile a day in full sea going kit alongside my crew mates. Collectively we raised over £4000 which was incredible. We are now continuing to run together on a Wednesday night as part of my training and have extended our run club to the wider community with the intention of raising awareness of what we do and our fundraising efforts.

I am so proud that I have the opportunity to run London Marathon for the RNLI and greatly appreciate your support.

Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI's help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe. RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They are the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place. Thank you.