In the days before COVID-19, I was due to run the 2020 London, Manchester and Edinburgh marathons in 4 weeks, and I planned to run for Shelter to raise awareness and much needed funds.

A lot has changed in the last 7 months, but what hasn't changed is the help and support so many people need with their housing situations.

In the UK today, thousands of people sleep on the streets on any given night and tens of thousands of households are stuck in unsuitable temporary accommodation, such as homeless hostels. Thousands of people survive by "sofa-surfing", not knowing where they're going to be sleeping from one week to the next.

We can all help and even though the traditional marathons have been cancelled, I can still run the London, Manchester and Edinburgh marathons, I'll just be running them virtually and within 4weeks!

I know times are tough, but there are lots of families that need our help and support. If you can donate to Shelter, I'll be so grateful and I'm sure it will help with my challenge over the next 4 weeks.

Thank you very much for your support.