13th April Update: The event was yesterday and it was such a brilliant, inspring day. Buoyed by the cheers of friends and strangers alike and the memory of Josh on my mind, I finished the race in 02:00:29 - agonizingly short of my sub-2hr target, but nevertheless an achievement I’m proud of. Thank you everyone for your support, kind words, and donations - I’m hugely humbled and grateful.

Having surpassed my initial fundraising goal of £1,000 by 100% thanks to your generous donations, I’ve decided to attempt one last push to get the total funds raised for Grief Encounter up to £2,500 - a sum I never imagined would be within reach. Any shares and spreading of the word you can do for this wonderful charity are hugely appreciated!

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In April 2026, I will be running my first ever half-marathon at the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising funds for an important cause and in memory of a dear friend.

In 2023, we lost our dear friend Josh, who died by suicide. He was the kindest soul I knew, a man who had time and a thoughtful word for everyone. Josh loved people and connected with them effortlessly, and in turn people connected through him. He was the beating heart of our friendship group, always thinking of ways to bring us together across timezones and continents, and he loved nothing more than when we were all together.

Josh is missed by two beautiful sons Scott and Oskar, his beloved wife Maggie, his loving parents and brothers, and the numerous people whose lives he touched, including a large group of friends who adored him.

Coming to terms with Josh's passing has been a difficult process that is still ongoing. The loss of a person close to you is always challenging, but especially so for children and young people. This is why I wanted to raise some funds for a charity like Grief Encounter, who support children and young people who have experienced bereavement through activities like counselling, therapy, workshops and Family Days.

Thank you so much in advance for donating whatever you can, it really means a lot to me and will make a massive difference.