On 6 December, I will be taking on the MK Winter Half Marathon with Charlotte to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association in memory of her dad.

This is her story:

When Dad was diagnosed with MND, the Association was there to support him and our family every step of the way, particularly our local Milton Keynes branch. I am hoping to give back to the branch that helped us through such a difficult time, so they can continue supporting other families affected by this illness.

Losing a parent is never easy, but I never imagined experiencing such a loss at just 21 years old. There is currently no cure for MND, and I hope that by taking on this challenge, I can help support the vital work of the Association, local branches and raise awareness.

Having never ran before, every donation, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to me and help make a difference to families affected by MND 🧡💙