As I was choosing what charity I wanted to raise money for in my yearly February challenge this year, I decided that maybe it was time to switch things up a bit. 2024 sounded like a perfect year to run a marathon and fundraise whilst I’m at it!

I’m so genuinely excited to be running the Manchester Marathon and I thought that the best way to honour this special moment would be to raise funds for an incredible charity & cause - Beat (UK’s eating disorder charity).

I can’t even begin to describe the significance of their work and even if I tried I most likely wouldn’t be able to do it eloquently. This cause is so tremendously important and I’m insanely proud to be representing Beat during my race in April.

Beat supports anyone with an eating disorder, their friends and family, as well as professionals working with or worried about an individual in their care.

These serious mental illnesses include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. 1.25 million people in the UK have a diagnosed eating disorder. They affect people of all ages and backgrounds, and up to one in four sufferers are male.

I'm asking for your help in reaching my fundraising goal of £200. Every donation counts towards making a difference in someone's life.