I'll be running my first ever Half Marathon on 18th May for Dreams Come True, a charity whose mission is to enrich the lives of children with serious and life-limiting conditions living in the highest areas of deprivation in the country, by fulfilling their dreams.

Whether its a UK family getaway for a young cancer patient, a specially adapted trike for a child with cerebral palsy, or a room makeover for a seriously ill child, each dream brings moments of magic to kids who have it really tough.

Before setting out on training for this race the furthest I'd ever run was 10km which was definitely far enough for me. I have always been in such awe of marathon and half marathon runners as such a feat always seemed to me to be totally out of reach, so this goal has provided a real challenge. Little by little I have been increasing my mileage and I think I am getting closer to being able to pull this Hackney Half off! If you would be so kind as to sponsor me, I will no longer be able to back out :-)

By donating to my page and helping me to achieve my fundraising goal you will be helping to make more dreams come true for children very much in need of a little happiness and joy. THANK YOU!!!!