This year, on a complete whim, I was lucky enough to get a place in the London Marathon 2024. Mind is a charity extremely close to my heart and I'm so proud to be fundraising for them!

I have experienced losing a loved one who felt they could not fight their mental battles any longer. I've watched people I love deteriorate in front of my eyes because of mental illness - not knowing where or who to turn to for support. I've battled with my own mental health for over 10 years - knowing the exhaustion, isolation and struggle that comes with it. No one deserves to feel this way. Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need.

It's because of amazing charities like Mind that I am living my best life today. The work that they do improves and saves countless lives and I could not think of a better way to give back to them and those who are no longer with us by honouring them in this run.

Mind fight for our mental health by standing up to the injustices – in healthcare, in work, in law – which make life harder for those of us with mental health problems.

They support minds – offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services.

And they connect minds. Bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.

This is the biggest challenge I've ever undertaken - it's both terrifying AND v v exciting. I'm grateful for all the support!

Join us in the fight for mental health. We won’t stop until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.