Just a few months after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, I was lucky enough to have started training for a half marathon. Me and Poppy would like to raise some funds and awareness for those affected by this illness who aren't fortunate enough to have made a full recovery - some of which will never walk, let alone run again.

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral nervous system, usually leading to temporary or long-term paralysis. Around 80% of those with GBS will make a good recovery, but between 5-10% of people will not survive and the other 10-15% may be left with severe mobility or dexterity issues. GAIN helps people understand and manage both acute and chronic variants of the syndrome, raises awareness, and promotes clinical and non-clinical research into these conditions. For more info visit www.gaincharity.org.uk

Poppy ran the Bath Half Marathon in March 2020, although unfortunately I fractured my leg a week before the event so was not able to run. Over a year later and now large events are going ahead again, I will be running the Bristol Half Marathon on 19th September. This page is still running and we're looking to raise more funds before the run, so any donations are massively appreciated - thanks!