100 Miles for Our Special Friends ❤️🐾

On 4th July, I will be taking on one of my biggest challenges yet — attempting to cover 100 miles in under 24 hours. I will need to run the vast majority to complete my time goal and will not have time to sleep!

As many of you know, I have been training like a mad woman for this challenge, and every bit of support will help keep me motivated when the miles start to hurt and the finish line feels a long way away.

I am raising money for Our Special Friends, a local charity that helps elderly and unwell pet owners stay together with their beloved animals.

For many people, their pet is more than just a companion — they are a source of comfort, routine, love, and connection. Losing that bond during a time of vulnerability can be devastating. Our Special Friends helps prevent this by providing practical support, allowing people and their animals to remain together for as long as possible.

The science behind the benefits of animal companionship is undeniable. Pets can have a huge positive impact on mental health, wellbeing, and quality of life, and I truly believe this is an area that deserves more awareness and support.

I completely understand that times are difficult, and not everyone is in a position to donate. If you can spare anything, no matter how small, it will mean so much and help carry me through those 100 miles.

If a donation isn’t possible, there are other ways to help too. Even offering an hour a week to walk someone’s dog, or helping with an occasional lift to the vets, could make a huge difference in keeping someone with their much-loved animal.

Thank you so much for reading, for your support, and for helping me make every mile count. 🐾

More information about the charity can be found here:

https://ourspecialfriends.org/

Promoting, preserving and providing the power of animal companionship

Our Special Friends helps people continue to benefit from animal companionship by providing physical and emotional support during illness, bereavement or other crises. Our current geographical focus is Suffolk but we do have cases in adjacent areas and are keen to expand as funding allows.