I love running, but running every day for a month was always going to be a challenge. However, nothing in comparison to the challenge some face in the fight against cancer.

In recent years my family and I have witnessed the pain of cancer first-hand. My incredible mum persevered in the battle against cancer, enduring two rounds of chemotherapy to overcome the disease and finally get the 'all clear'.

Without knowing the good news to follow, this was an extremely worrying time. The research being done into cancer meant everything to us, keeping us hopeful. The amazing work that CR UK do underpins many of today’s treatments and for us we were lucky enough to see the difference it is making.

I want to play a part in accelerating the great progress being made in defeating cancer which is why I'm going to take on this challenge in the hope of sponsorship. A £5 donation or anything more would mean the world to me!