Some of my nearest and dearest spend a fair amount of time here wirh their little ones; a significant number of my friendship group work here; and I work with a lot of young people who desperately need this service to be there.

I've added some photos to show I have been outside occasionally to do activities. This is motivation to make sure I finish the run.

Here's what the hospital charity says:

As a charity, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We raise funds to make a difference for the people we treat – young and old – by making sure they receive the very best treatment in the very best facilities.

Our aim is simple: to raise funds to enhance the services we provide and the care we give to over 2 million patients who require our services every year. Our hospitals, clinical services and local care organisations provide the highest level of care for both adults and children across the North West and beyond.

With the help of our supporters we enable the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment, fund pioneering medical research to improve our understanding of illnesses and how best to treat them, and create welcoming, friendly environments that allow patients, and their families, to feel at ease during their time in our care.

To our amazing team of runners, thank you so much for your incredible support!