This year I will be running the London Marathon in support of the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity. All the doctors, nurses and technicians have supported my Grandad over the years, first through his prostate cancer and now heart problems. Their continued work is truly so appreciated for my Grandad as he is not only a pillar of my family but community as well!

The Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity raises money to improve facilities, fund new equipment, provide additional services, support staff development and initiate local medical research and innovative projects at The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Every donation is greatly appreciated and makes a real and positive difference to the experience of being in hospital.