On 23 April 2023, I am running the London Marathon to support a great cause - Starlight Children's Foundation, a charity that supports young children with serious illnesses.

I am also hoping personally that I will (finally!) finish in under 4 hours - 5th time lucky, right!?

Starlight help seriously ill children in hospital play, laugh and do the things they love. Boost Boxes, Distraction Boxes, Events and Experiences and more, Starlight help children forget their worries and feel the joy of childhood.

Today, the support Starlight has never been needed more; from Isolation Packs to safely provide items to distract and delight children in hospital, to hosting virtual parties to entertain and keep children connected with others.

Children need to play. Its about much more than having fun. Its how kids learn, communicate and figure out who they are.

£5 Could provide a child spending time in hospital with a toy

£10 Could deliver storytelling to a child in hospital

£20 Could send a seriously ill child on a Starlight Escape

Your donations mean Starlight can support frontline health staff to help seriously ill children feel less alone.

From each and every one of them (and me!) - THANK YOU!