HELLO on Sunday 17th May I'll be running my first ever half marathon, this year's Hackney Half. I'm running in support of the brilliant Terrence Higgins Trust and their tireless work to support people across the UK living with HIV.

THT is a brilliant charity that I've been delighted to run and fundraise for in the past, at 2022's Red Run - plus my mum's been volunteering with them for the last four years and has loved getting to know the fantastic team.

This half will be my longest run ever (!) and I'm hoping I can get it all wrapped up in a nice and neat 1h45... As I write this, a new pair of running trainers have just been delivered to me and I've got 60 days to use them to get me over the finish line in that time!

I would be super grateful if you were able to support the fantastic cause of THT with whatever you can donate to spur me on. I hope to see many familiar faces along the (mercifully very flat) route in May!

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Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK's leading HIV charity, supporting people living with HIV and amplifying their voices, and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health.

Your support helps their work towards a world where:

• There are no new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

• People living with HIV get the support they need.

• Everyone can access good quality sexual and reproductive health services and information tailored to their individual needs.

• HIV and sexual and reproductive health free from shame and stigma.