Running the London Marathon this year in memory of my son Francis, who we lost in 2020, will be an incredible privilege. Particularly to support Vilomah who provided me with a shared community when I needed it most. Something I am infinitely grateful for.

It will be a honour to represent my son Francis and all of the children of the Vilomah family, as well as help the organisation continue their vital work supporting bereaved families.

Vilomah is a charity that provides grief care boxes and counselling services to hospitals and hospices, for midwives and nurses to offer to bereaved parents in their care. Along with the this, we also offer a support service to parents after their loss, whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after through our social events.

The service offers families the chance to talk to someone who has an understanding of what they’re going through and helps them feel they’re not alone.