Hi!

I’m running my first marathon this year and I’ve set myself the ambitious goal to finish it in under 4 hours! The training has been hard and very tiring with cold & wet early mornings, very long runs, pushing through and not skipping any training runs (so far!) even when I’d rather do anything else!

I’ve chosen to support Alcohol Change UK because it’s a cause that feels close to home. Like many families, mine has experienced some of the challenges that can come with alcohol. It’s not always something people feel ready to talk about openly, but I’ve seen how it can quietly affect relationships and wellbeing over time.

That’s why I want to help raise awareness and support this charity. Alcohol Change UK work for a society that is free from the harm caused by alcohol. They are not anti-alcohol; they are for alcohol change. They are for a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not a default; where the issues which lead to alcohol problems like poverty, mental health issues, and homelessness are addressed; where those of us who drink too much, and our loved ones, have access to high-quality support whenever we need it, without shame or stigma.

Training for this marathon is a personal challenge and fundraising for this cause makes it all worthwhile so if you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, it would mean a lot—not just to me, but to a charity working to create positive change for so many people.

Thank you so much for your support.

Mel