After seeing my brother complete the London Marathon in 2017 I got the bug and was desperate to take on the challenge myself. Now, it seems like a massive uphill struggle to be ready in time!! I can be a bit lazy when it comes to training but knowing with your help and generosity, that together we are making a real and lasting impact on children's lives around the world through Save the Children has been spurring me on. I’ll try to keep you posted of my progress with training.

As an additional incentive to sponsor me I’m offering all of you who sponsor me £15 or more (in a one-off donation or over multiple donations) the chance to receive a song that reminds me of you!! Simply add #ClaytonsSong4Me in your note when donating and I’ll send you a link to the song that makes me think of you!!

When I visited Ethiopia in 2015 it had a lasting impact on me. Refugee children like James* (photo below) had the chance of continued education and a safe place to play. The people were so welcoming and the Save the Children staff and volunteers I met and programmes I visited were inspiring.

You can also sponsor via text today - text CLAY83 £5 to 70070