The story:

My friend Kate is one of life's good eggs. She's kind and selfless, and she's tough. She's an inspiration to many people.

Life can be cruel sometimes and Kate's had a bit of a rough time recently. Hearing about the things that help Kate in her daily battle against leukaemia made me think carefully about where I can do my bit. While the scale of the fight is rather different in size, I'm aiming to raise as much money as possible for Anthony Nolan.

If I can either raise a few quid or inspire some more people to join the donor register then I'll have done just a fraction of what they do for people every single day.

The charity:

Every day, Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with a blood cancer or blood disorder. They do this by matching incredible individuals willing to donate their stem cells, to people who desperately need a lifesaving transplant.

They also carry out cutting edge scientific research, fund specialist post-transplant nurses and support patients and their families through the transplant process and beyond. They won’t stop until they save the lives of everyone who needs a stem cell transplant. Every penny you donate brings them closer to that day.

Confirmed event list:

Mighty Deerstalker - 3rd March 2018 - event postponed due to snow
The CHEER5 Run - 2nd April 2018
Rat Race Dirty Weekend - 12th May 2018
Man vs Coast - 7th July 2018
Man vs Lakes - 21st July 2018
The Crossing - 10th August 2018
Man vs Mountain - 1st September 2018 (see the nature theme yet?)
Survival of the Fittest: Super Survivor - 6th October 2018
Ultra Tour of Edinburgh - 21st October 2018

*Watch this space for events TBC*