I am currently training for the 2026 Paris Marathon which will take place on the 12th April. I am not a good or natural runner, nor do I particularly like it but I got “persuaded” by friends who had already signed up - so here we are.

I will be raising money for two charities, which support causes very close to my heart: the Lullaby Trust and Dementia UK. I have paid for my place so all proceeds go to the two charities.

Dementia UK

Over the past few years my family and I have watched as my Grandparents, Dorrie and Harold, have become increasingly impacted by Dementia. Dementia UK supported my family, particularly my Mum, when we found out what was happening and offered helpful advice that was paramount to both my Grandparents care and deciding what was best.

I would like to support Dementia UK as a thank you for all the support they have provided my family and I am hoping that the amount I can raise will go to help others.

The Lullaby Trust

In 2012 my family and I lost my little brother, Lucas. He was five months old and passed away from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome, formerly known as cot death). SIDS is when a baby passes away and there is no obvious cause for the sudden and unexpected passing.

I would like to raise money for the Lullaby Trust as they help families in the UK to keep babies safe and also support grieving families who have lost babies to SIDS.