This October I’ll be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon. If you know me, you’ll know I usually have a ball at my feet not running long distance so this will be a big challenge for me.

I’m doing this to support SportsAid, a charity that helps young athletes with funding, mentoring and opportunities so they can reach their full potential in sport.

Coming from football myself, I know how tough it can be balancing sport, studies, and life and how much even a little bit of extra support can make a difference. SportsAid backs thousands of athletes across the country, including those who could be competing on the world stage in the years to come.

Any donation, big or small, will go a long way to helping athletes chase their dreams. Plus, it will give me a big boost to get through 13.1 miles on the day!

Thank you for your time!

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