This year, on 23rd April, I am running the TCS London Marathon in memory of my brother, Robbie Worboys, for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

In January 2016, at the age of 27, Robbie sadly died from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS); something that kills 12 young people every week in the UK due to undiagnosed heart conditions. It was an event that was unexpected and shook all of his family and friends' lives.

Robbie lived life to the full; he never turned down a challenge, and he would have VERY much pushed me towards challenging myself more and get myself out my comfort zone. The year before he died, he had climbed to the base camp of Everest for charity, and done many more things that constantly pushed himself. Although this isn’t quite climbing the Himalayas, it’s something I honestly would have never said I’d have been able to do - so what better way to challenge myself in true Robbie style than running the London Marathon!

Running the marathon is an incredibly daunting prospect, having never run anywhere near that distance before (and not being the biggest lover of long distance running..!), however CRY is an incredible charity who supported my family through the most dark and difficult time in our life. 

They provide many services including supporting families who have lost someone to SADS, carry out screenings to diagnose heart conditions to try and prevent more people going through what my family have gone through, as well as funding medical research.

Any donations are hugely appreciated, as it will all go towards CRY working to reduce the frequency of SADS by working with cardiologists and family doctors to establish good practice and appropriate screening facilities to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young.

By supporting CRY you will help save young lives from these potentially fatal cardiac conditions. See how your support can help by visiting www.c-r-y.org.uk .