Last August I decided to lace up my running shoes, not really sure what i was doing, not sure I would stick to it and definitely not imagining that I would complete my first half marathon.

Life is a constant balancing act, most days look like squeezing a run before the kids football and grabbing pockets of time between work, family and everything else.

It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s taught me something really important: you don’t need perfect conditions to make progress just determination and a good reason to keep going. That’s exactly why I’m raising money.

Running has become more than just exercise for me. It’s become a reminder that: even on the days I feel stretched thin, even when I’m tired, even when I’ve had to juggle work, life, and motherhood. I can still put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward.

If I can push myself to do something I never thought possible, then maybe I can help make something possible for someone else too.

If you choose to support my journey, you’re not just helping me cross a finish line, you’re helping support a cause that truly matters. And that makes every early start, every cold run, and every mile worth it.

Thank you for cheering me on.

Historically hospitals have always relied on public support, even after the founding of the NHS; Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) are no different. Our mission as a charity is to raise money to help the Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital do more to ensure every patient receives the best and most modern care possible. Your support will help provide additional specialist equipment and support services, as well as aid the transformation of spaces and facilities within the hospitals for patient and visitor comfort alike.