A good friend of mine asked me last year if I would take on a marathon with him in October 2022. Still rehabbing a fractured ankle I said I'd think about it.

Honestly, I had no desire to ever take on a marathon but the seed was now planted and given that 2022 would mark 10 years since I was affected by Meningitis I thought what better way to celebrate my health, challenge myself and raise some vital funds for a world free from Meningitis.

On March 23rd 2012, I experienced first hand how quickly Meningitis can strike and how devastating it can be for those affected, including friends and family.

Last year, for World Meningitis Day I spoke about my experience of Meningitis to help raise awareness of the symptoms and impact of this deadly disease and you can read more about my experience here:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/blyth-woman-tells-excruciating-pain-20446856

I'll be raising money and awareness of the amazing, life-saving work of Meningitis Research Foundation who are working tirelessly for a world free from Meningitis by 2030. Please help in any way you can, whether that's donating or simply sharing my posts 😘

Lastly, my running buddy Will is raising money for Young Minds Trust in memory of his younger brother, Oli. You can read his story and donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/will-betts2