I am running Brighton Marathon 2027 to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK, a charity very close to my heart.

My dad, Matt, has been diagnosed with several lung conditions including chronic asthma, bronchiectasis and bullous emphysema. This has been a difficult time for my dad, but Asthma + Lung UK's Breathe Easy group have been there to provide resources and support to help him through this experience. It has also enabled him to meet and spend time with other people in similar situations.

1 in 5 of us will have a lung condition during our lifetime. There's a new diagnosis every minute.

I'm taking on this challenge for Asthma + Lung UK. They’re the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.

Just £24 could support a researcher at the start of their career to carry out an hour of lung health research to ensure we attract and keep the best scientific minds to focus on lung disease.