In June 2023 my dearest, oldest, glamourous, kind and funny best friend sadly passed away. In loving memory of beautiful Sarah Morgan [nee Gilling] I shall be running the London Marathon 2024 for the Charity close to Sarah and her families heart - Action for M.E.

Every year I am so inspired by the thousands of runners and enter the ballot in the hope that I would be one of the "lucky" ones. I did not gain ballot entry this year, however, on Sarah's passing I applied for a Charity place, applications were closed and was put onto a waiting list. On the day we buried my best friend, I had a message left on my mobile from Action for M.E to offer me a Charity place to run for them in Sarah's memory. I was very overwhelmed and of course said YES. I know that Sarah and her family will be with me every step of the way and she certainly was looking down me on that day.

Action for M.E is the only Charity in the UK supporting people with M.E of all ages. Their services have often been referred to as a "lifeline" by those who have access to them. The Team are there for anyone living with M.E, they can offer understanding, empathy and source practical assistance local to you. People with M.E experience debilitating pain, fatigue and a range of other symptoms associated with post-exertional Malaise; the body and brains inability to recover after expending even small amounts of energy.

Please help me to raise as much as we can for this amazing Charity whilst also remembering beautiful Sarah and her family. LET THE TRAINING COMMENCE. Much love, peace and thanks. Jayne x