On April 26th, 2026, we will be running 26(.2!) miles in the London Marathon alongside my twin sister to support the Meningitis Research Foundation and their mission to create a world free from meningitis.

This cause is deeply personal to me and my family. When my twin sister and I were just three months old, we both contracted meningitis - a severe bacterial infection that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord and can rapidly lead to sepsis.

For our parents, who were also caring for our then three-year-old sister, had no family support in the UK, and had only recently returned to full-time work, it was an incredibly frightening time. We were exceptionally lucky to pull through without any lasting effects - something we don’t take for granted, especially knowing that 1 in 10 people who contract meningitis will die and approximately 1 in 5 survivors of bacterial meningitis experience long-lasting effects, including limb loss.

The Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity that, for over three decades, has worked alongside communities, researchers, and healthcare professionals to save lives and ensure survivors receive the support they deserve. We are truly honoured to be running the London Marathon on behalf of such an incredible organisation.

This event also carries a special significance for our family: our dad completed the London Marathon in 1983 (only the third time it was ever held!) - and in 2026, my sister and I will be the same age he was when he ran it. It feels like a meaningful moment of serendipity and a powerful moment to give back.

Any donation you’re able to give would mean the world to us. We truly can’t express how much your support matters, but please know that every contribution will be a huge source of motivation throughout our training and on marathon day itself. And we absolutely promise to pay that support forward in any future fundraisers you take on!