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I was lucky(?) to secure a place in the VLM through the ballot. It's always something I've wanted to do. I've dabbled in running since having the girls, I’ve completed a few 10K's and two half marathons (both times I swore that I would never even do a half again.)

Training for the marathon started well despite barely running this year and I particularity enjoyed going out and buying all the gear. A re-occurring hip injury has led to a fair few frustrations, numerous physio appointments and cautiousness in starting to raise funds in case I didn't make it to the start line. Thankfully the exercises are paying off and my training is back on schedule. The runs are now getting longer and in the cold and dark I need all the help I can get to put on those trainers - that's where I'm hoping you can help.......

The UK Sepsis Trust is a charity I wasn't aware of four years ago when I was eagerly awaiting exciting baby news from my friend Sarah. She explains below why the UK Sepsis Trust and the work they do is so important.

“Oliver was born on 29th January 2015, perfectly healthy. On the 31st January, he was re-admitted to hospital, We didn’t realise at this point that he was already seriously ill but within 30 mins of us reaching hospital Oliver collapsed and had to be resuscitated, he started to have seizures, his blood was not clotting properly and he eventually went into respiratory arrest. Oliver was fighting Sepsis and frantic efforts were then made to find him an intensive care bed and stabilise him for travel to another hospital. We were warned that he may not survive the journey, but he did. Over the course of the next few days, we were prepared for the fact that our baby would likely have severe damage to his brain and other organs, if he even survived. As each day went by, he battled on, and each test on his little organs came back clear. This tiny little baby had beaten the odds stacked against him and had come out the other end relatively unscathed. We all went home 11 days later to start family life properly. Oliver is now a happy and active 4 year old due to start school in September. Part of Oliver’s amazing tale is probably down to luck being on his side, but we also have The UK Sepsis Trust to thank, in particular, Dr Ron Daniels who set up the charity in 2005 and has worked tirelessly to implement guidance on how to treat and spot Sepsis.”

25,000 children are affected by sepsis every year in the UK. 5 people every hour die from it. Thanks to the work of the Sepsis Trust, awareness is better than it has ever been but there is still so much more to do. Knowing that 100% of the fundraising I do will go straight to the Sepsis Trust is hugely motivating. Oliver, Tom, Sarah (and now Charlie too) are simply amazing. When I think of what they faced and how brave they were, I’m certain that I can manage a jog around London. Thank you for your support.