On 31 May, I will be taking on the Purplewave at the Great Manchester Run 10K. It is something I am genuinely committed to.

I am running to support brain cancer research at The University of Manchester.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 in the UK, yet they receive a disproportionately small share of research funding. That gap between impact and investment is hard to ignore, and it is a big part of why this matters so much to me.

As someone studying psychology, with a real interest in the brain, this cause feels especially close to home. The brain shapes everything. It underpins our thoughts, our memories, our personality and our ability to function day to day. When something affects it, the impact is not just medical. It is deeply personal for both patients and the people around them.

I have been training for this while balancing my studies, pushing myself even on the days I do not feel like it. That effort is small in comparison to what many families are facing, but it is my way of showing up and contributing to something bigger than myself.

At Manchester, researchers are working to better understand brain tumours, develop more effective treatments and improve outcomes for patients. With the right support, that progress can go further and faster, reaching the people who need it most.

The world needs a brain cancer breakthrough. Join me in supporting Manchester to turn bold ideas into life-saving treatments.

Together, we say: Challenge Accepted.