I am running Manchester marathon for JDRF (Juvenile diabetes research foundation). This time last year we lost Laura to type 1 diabetes and felt I couldn't run this in support of anyone else.

I lost a part of my family which is unlike anything I had experienced before. Laura taught me so much about kindness, hard-work and patience. It was an honour to work alongside such an amazing young woman who encouraged & believed in me. I miss your cute, little face and love you so much Laura 🤍

Whilst this will be a mental & physical challenge for me, I know its nothing compared to the daily challenges those living with type 1 face.

The funds raised will be donated to JDRF who are the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity. It's world-class medical research is to treat, prevent and cure type 1. Laura was so young and this charity focusses on preventing and treating the disease as early in people lives as possible.

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