My sister Jasmine has always been one of the strongest people I know—not because life has been easy for her, but because she meets its challenges with courage, warmth, and determination. Diagnosed with epilepsy at 15 years old after having her first seizure at school and having her life change drastically. From unexpected seizures to the invisible toll of living with a condition that’s often misunderstood, her journey has never been simple.

But she never let epilepsy define her. Instead, she chose to turn her experience into something meaningful.

Over the past few years, she’s worked closely with Young Epilepsy by taking part in podcasts and photo shoots talking to other young people who suffer with the same condition by raising awareness, the charity dedicated to supporting children and young people living with epilepsy. Through her involvement, she’s not only found community and empowerment, but she’s also become an advocate—speaking out, educating others, and offering hope.

Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a young person can experience. The loss of any sense of safety, trapped in an unpredictable world, not knowing when their next seizure will happen. All this takes its toll on a childs mental and physical health, and they miss out. You can help change that.

Me and my friend Rahan have chose to run a half marathon in order to raise money for young epilepsy who have been supportive and amazing to my sister and to help other children suffering day to day.

Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon and fundraise to help improve research, treatment and practical support for children and young people living with epilepsy.