I'm hugely proud to be fundraising for Action for Children to support vulnerable children across the UK.

As a chosen charity partner of Flight Centre UK, all donations will be matched by Flight Centre UK, so every pound really will make a massive difference,

Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

Please give what you can to support the work that Action for Children does in one of the most challenging times for vulnerable children and families.

This year, I turn 50, and will be running my 5th Marathon. It's in the place I was born, Manchester. I've not been back in many years (family either passed or moved) but I've always felt an incredible bond with the city. This one will be emotional (for me anyway!) and I cannot wait. I have set myself the stretch target of 3 hours 20 minutes to complete 26.2 miles.

You can follow my running progress using the QR code which will take you to my Insta page (specifically for running) @Mattrunningintohisfifties or follow me on Strava - https://strava.app.link/JX09Q8NVpQb