As many of you will know my dear Dad is struggling with Alzheimer’s. He was never a runner but he used to be very active and always encouraged us to take up hobbies and challenges and get out of the house. It’s been heartbreaking seeing him get worse and the strain that it’s put on my Mum and Sister looking after him.

I’ve got the massive honour of running in the London marathon at the end of April. It’s an event that has always captured my imagination - I remember watching it on the telly as a kid and looking out for the rhinos and people carrying fridges. I always enter the ballot but have never been lucky enough to get a spot until this year. Im training hard and buzzing for raceday.

It’s an amazing opportunity for fundraising, the London marathon has raised over £1.3 billion since 1981 so I’m doffing my cap to you for a contribution.

I’ve decided to support Alzheimer’s Research UK and would be so grateful if you are able to make a donation.

Your donation helps our scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.

This is their film: https://bit.ly/ARUKForACure