In 2027, I’ll be running the London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation.

Heart conditions have touched the lives of so many people I love. I sadly lost two very important people to heart attacks, and my brother-in-law to Brugada syndrome. Tony was only 40 when he died, just three years after being diagnosed. During that time, the British Heart Foundation was a huge support to him and his family, and that is something we will never forget.

These aren’t just stories. They are the lives of vibrant people who have faced, or are currently facing, battles that we have the power to help fight.

In 2024, I ran the London Marathon, but just 10 days before race day I got injured. I still made it round, but it took eight and a half hours of limping, determination, and digging deeper than I ever thought possible. I didn’t get to finish on The Mall, and ever since then, London has felt like unfinished business.

My own journey has taught me so much about resilience, hope, and the strength it takes to keep going. After being diagnosed with binge eating disorder, I made a promise to change my life. Over the last 4 years, I’ve transformed my health, rebuilt my confidence, and found a stronger, happier version of myself than I ever thought possible.

Running 26.2 miles is a huge challenge, but this marathon is about so much more than the finish line. It’s about honouring the people I’ve lost, standing beside those still living with heart conditions, and helping fund the research and support that gives families more time, more hope, and more precious moments together.

Thank you so much for supporting me and the British Heart Foundation. Let’s do something amazing together.