This will be my first half marathon. I'm looking forward to it but I've never run this far before so it's definitely a big challenge for me.

I'm running it with #TeamHallam on Sunday 8th April to raise money for the Hallam Fund.

The Hallam Fund provides additional and much needed support to our student community so they can overcome barriers and access the best opportunities.

Coming to study at university can be a challenging and life0changing experience for any student. But if you're a student from a care background, you are estranged from your family or a carer yourself then additional pressures can mount. Estranged students may not be able to call on the practical, emotional and financial support from family that other students have available to them. They are three times more likely to leave university before the end of their degree programme than the average student. Finance, or lack of finance, is a key  factor in making this decision.

By donating to the Hallam Fund you'll provide crucial emergency funding to cover accommodation costs, living expenses and one-off grants to allow disadvantaged students to spend more time on their studies without the worry of additional financial burden.

You can give students the security and recognition to make the most of what university can offer, regardless of their personal circumstances.

Please donate today to make a huge difference to someone's life.