The honest truth is I've had this page for weeks and when it comes to writing about my story i draw a blank... It's emotional and upsetting to look back but if sharing my story encourages you to donate then its worth the tears...

For those that don't know me, my Dad suffered for a number of years with depression and alcohol addiction before his death in 2013. It goes without saying this left a gaping hole in mine and my families life which will never be filled. There was little help and support for a family effected by such a tragedy, during and after, and little to no support for the individual experiencing it - this blew my mind at the time as i felt so helpless with nowhere to turn.

I know £1,000 (my goal) won't save the world but I hope it goes someway to saving one persons Dad or one persons family from going through the heartache we did when my Dad passed.  Raising money for a cause that means so much to me will give me the motivation I'll need to get through the gruelling 26 mile uphill climb thats ahead of me.

My training began in January with runs as short as 3 miles so this has and is going to be a huge challenge for me. I've always been a natural runner but the dedication and commitment required for Jung Frau has been another level. Incase you were wondering i'm TIRED all of the time so please make this worth my while and support Manchester Mind with me. A donation, no matter how small can go someway to making a difference and honouring my Dads memory.