I've always enjoyed walking in the countryside but last year I decided to try walking much further than I had ever done before in one day and completed the Walk Tonbridge Marathon. My grandson, Oliver, was there to greet me on the finish line. Since then he has expressed a keen interest in walking the marathon this year on 21st September. So, here I am, about to take on this challenge again at the age of 78 in the company of my amazing grandson, who is 67 years younger than me!

Oliver and I have decided to divide any money that we raise between our two chosen charities - Nightwatch, a homelessness charity, and Sustain Food Bank.

Walking 26.2 miles will be tough, but it pales in comparison to the daily struggles faced by those without a safe place to call home or without enough money to put food on the table for their families. Any donation, big or small, will make a real difference in supporting the incredible work of these two charities.

Thanks in advance for your support.