The marathon was originally a bucket list challenge to attempt something that, as a former rugby player, seemed nigh on impossible.  As the date has approached I have been asked which charity I am running for and I have given this a lot of thought.  I have supported many cancer, mental health, and children's charities over the years and they were my go-to ones.  However, watching the news unfolding of the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Africa it seemed only right to support one of the charities that is on the ground in the area.  Thank you for your support.

FROM UNICEF:

Right now, millions of children are in danger. They face violence, disease, hunger and the chaos of war. Unicef ensures more children get life-saving food, vaccinations, education and protection than anyone else. Today, children in places like Syria, South Sudan and Yemen are caught up in violent conflict, with millions forced to flee their homes. In 2015, Unicef responded to 310 emergencies in 102 countries. Please donate what ever you can to my fundraiser for Unicef UK. With your help, we can build a safer world for children.