I have officially signed up to tackle a 50-mile bike ride to raise absolutely essential funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

I have my lovely daughters to thank for this endeavour! They enthusiastically championed the idea because they know how much I enjoy cycling. They did, however, blissfully ignore the fact that my all-time personal best is a 46-mile ride, which was about eight years ago, when I was eight years younger!

St Luke’s is an incredibly deserving cause that provides vital, compassionate care when families need it the most. Their work is truly remarkable, and they rely heavily on community support to keep going. This is where I’m hoping my lovely friends and colleagues will step up!

Whether you are donating out of the goodness of your heart to champion a phenomenal charity, or you simply want to pay good money to imagine me hopelessly out of breath and questioning my life choices on a scenic incline, every single pound really matters. Your generous donations will be the very thing that keeps me pedaling.

I know it's a lot to ask, but please dig deep, sponsor my cycling adventure, and help St Luke’s Hospice continue their amazing work!