Anyone that is close to me will know that running is probably my least favourite way to transport myself around, so with the desire to do something for charity next year, I have committed to running the London Marathon in order to raise money for the wonderful Guide Dogs. I have never done any kind of long distance running, so this will be a significant challenge for me, but the difficulties I will face will be incomparable to the struggles people with sight loss have to overcome on a daily basis. 

Despite the devastation caused by sight loss, 70% of adults receive no support within the first 12 months of diagnosis, and are likely to encounter poor education, high unemployment, depression, loneliness and financial insecurity throughout their lifetime. Every day, 250 more people join the 2 million already living with sight loss. This number is set to double by 2050, which is why Guide Dog's work is more important than ever before, however, they can only continue their life-changing work, such as their guide and buddy dog services, mobility training, education support, sighted guides and much more with your support. Their ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. No one should be held back by a vision impairment.

Whether it’s pennies or pounds, any donations you can spare will be hugely appreciated and will help inspire me to keep going with my training over the next 6 (cold) months! I feel very privileged to be raising money for this essential team of humans and dogs who continually help provide the support, and most importantly independence and freedom these people deserve.