I am doing the Loch Ness Marathon to raise awareness for this charity due to a family member finding out they have a rare blood condition.

I have never walked anything like 26.2miles before; this is the biggest challenge I have ever set myself, and I am proud to be doing it for such a very worthy cause.

We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. We do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Right now, our community is funding 360 researchers and staff across the UK who are searching for the next breakthrough. The day we will beat blood cancer is now in sight and the researchers are determined to finish the job.