I’m running the 2026 London TCS Marathon for Mates in Mind because mental health in transport can't be ignored any longer.

After giving birth to my first son, I, like many women, suffered from postpartum depression. To help pull myself out of it, I started training for my first half marathon at six months postpartum. That’s why I am so proud to be running for Mates in Mind, a mental health charity.

For over six years, I’ve worked for FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme), supporting transport and logistics professionals with a mission of creating safer roads for all. During this time, I’ve seen the toll the job can take, physically, mentally, and emotionally. We cannot have safe roads when our drivers are suffering.

The facts speak for themselves: 31% of drivers suffer with anxiety and 15% of drivers live with depression. Suicide rates in men aged 45–59 are at their highest since 1981, with the average drivers age being 53 years old, putting them at extremely high risk. Additionally, drivers have a 15-year lower life expectancy compared to the general population.

These are not just numbers. They’re the people who keep our country moving. They are not just a statistic, they are our friends, our family, our neighbors.

That’s why I’m proud to run for Mates in Mind, a charity that works to end the stigma around mental health in transport, logistics, and construction. They offer real support, promote awareness, and push for a culture change that’s long overdue.

This marathon is my way of giving back to an industry I care deeply about, and standing up for those who too often feel they have to suffer in silence.

If you'd like to support, please consider donating or sharing my page. Every mile I run is for the workers who keep this country moving. Thank you for helping me support them!