This December, I’m pushing myself through the Advent Calendar of Running Challenge — starting with just 1km on the 1st, then running every single day, building the distance relentlessly until I hit an exhausting 24km on Christmas Eve. It’s a challenge that will test my legs, my mindset, and my determination in the coldest, darkest month of the year.

But I’m doing it for a reason bigger than myself. I’m raising money for the NSPCC, to help protect children who are facing fear, loneliness, or harm at a time when they should feel safe, loved, and excited for Christmas. While I’m pushing through the miles, they’re pushing through things no child should ever experience — and that’s why every donation means so much.

If you can spare anything at all, you’ll be helping give a child hope this Christmas. Thank you. 💚🎄👟