September is blood cancer awareness month. I have had a friendand beloved family member who have suffered from blood cancer and their strength and that of their loved ones in the face of this awful disease was truly inspirational. I’m doing this walk as a tribute to them, to raise awareness of the disease and the donor register and raise money for the important work Anthony Nolan does. I'm doing this challenge with my eldest son (another sedentary couch potato), who is a youth ambassador for Anthony Nolan and working on raising awareness of what people can do to help those suffering from blood cancer or a blood disorder for his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Anything you care to donate will help me keep on going and help the good work Anthony Nolan do.

Every day, Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. They do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant.They also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond.They won’t stop until they save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you donate brings us closer to that day.

Thank you so much for donating.