I was never really a big fan of long-distance running before 2024, nor did I think I was any good at it. In September of that year, I ran my first ever half-marathon. It was really tough but it was for a cause worth every mile. Thanks to everyone who chipped in back then, we raised over £2000 for Gift of Life!

So when I got a place in this year's Royal Parks Half in London, I knew exactly who I was running for again. This year, I would also like to think I am putting the training in:)

Gift of Life gets children in my home country the cancer treatment their families could never otherwise afford - the kind of treatment that, without help, simply would not happen. Some of the stories are incredible: kids who arrive with almost no options and leave with a whole life ahead of them.

I would love for you to be part of it. Your donation, whatever the size, goes directly towards giving one of these kids their chance.

With love,

Masha xx