Last year, on a bit of a whim, I entered the London Marathon ballot, never really expecting to get a place. The odds were slim — but I got a place!! With my 50th birthday just four days before the race, I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone…

There are so many incredible charities doing important work, and choosing just one to support wasn’t easy. I felt drawn to a lesser-known charity after meeting the inspiring woman who runs it. Her sons live with this disease, and through her own journey she has created a support network and charity dedicated to helping other children and adults facing the same challenges.

Just like my “lucky” ballot place, maybe this was meant to be…

As I won’t be accepting birthday drinks this year, please consider making a donation to this wonderful charity instead. And if you’re watching on the 26th, please do give me a shout-out!

More about the charity:

Our vision is to create a world where people with Eosinophilic-Associated diseases can live without pain.

Every contribution counts towards achieving our mission of providing a prompt, accurate diagnosis, the right treatment for them, and support to live with their condition.

Your support, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by Eosinophilic-Associated diseases.