On the 12th October I will be running Chicago Marathon at the same time a group of amazing ladies from my fitness group will also be walking a marathon, between us we will be covering just under 400 miles in one day.

We are taking on this challenge because we want to help families facing unimaginable heartbreak - the knowledge that their child may not live into adulthood.

Julia’s House provides frequent, flexible care for children with life-limited or life-threatening conditions to give their parents a much-needed break.

Amazingly, Julia’s House has to raise 93 per cent of the money it needs each year to run this vital service which is why I have chosen to support them. Your kind sponsorship will make a life-changing difference to these families.