In memory of my mum, this year I have set myself a challenge of completing a series of events to support the charity Grief Encounter.

These include;

- 10k WestLondon Race (February) ✅

- 5K Swimathon (March) ✅

- London Landmarks Half Marathon (April) ✅

- Group 15K Tough Mudder (May)

- Brighton 5k Open Water Swim (July)

- Vilnius Marathon (September)

and just to top it off I am also looking to sign up to a Hyrox event towards the end of the year!

Grief Encounter provides vital support to children and young adults who don’t have access to therapy or support after losing a family member during the early stages of their lives. Their work ensures that no young person has to face the pain of grief alone, offering the care and resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives.

Having lost my mum at 23, I know first-hand how deeply grief can affect your life and the path ahead. I also witnessed the impact on my younger sister, who was just 16 at the time—navigating one of the most critical and formative periods of her life while dealing with such a profound loss. We were fortunate to have the support of those around us, but I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for those without a safety net. That’s why I’m passionate about helping Grief Encounter reach those who cannot afford support or don’t have others to lean on during such a challenging time.

The funds raised will go directly toward providing one-to-one counselling for children and young adults, group workshops, interactive therapy, dedicated trauma teams for support after a traumatic bereavement, and training programs for professionals, including webinars. Every donation helps make these life-changing resources accessible to those who need them most.

Thank you for your support—it means the world to me and to those who will benefit from your generosity. Hopefully you can all follow me along on this journey and laugh/cry through it all! (Strava linked)