A few years ago, my dad - who spent his life as a racehorse trainer and jockey - was diagnosed with a brain tumour in his brainstem, one of the toughest places to treat. He’s shown so much strength through surgery and radiotherapy, but the tumour is still there, and the treatment left him with lasting challenges that affect his everyday life.

I also grew up in worlds where head knocks were common - from racing yards to playing hockey - long before I realised brain health would become my work. Alongside the sadness of my dad’s diagnosis and the battle he faces, those early experiences shaped why I do what I do now.

Today, I work at the intersection of neuroscience and nutrition, supporting some of the most underserved communities - from prisons to schools to perinatal services - as well as running a clinic for people with complex neurological conditions.

I’m running the Berlin Marathon to raise funds for Brain Research UK, supporting research into earlier diagnoses, safer treatments, and better outcomes for people living with neurological conditions.