I’m one of the lucky ones! 

So far I don’t have asthma but my family does. Big style. All taking oral medication as well as inhalers. This has a huge impact and during Covid we were very lucky. Claire, my wife, was impacted hugely, having to take 6mths of work and ending up in hospital. It was pretty horrid. All due to the covid / asthma combination. Blue flashing lights on our drive several times. Kids confused and panicked. During these times the advice we got from medics was unclear but the advice from asthma UK was incredible. They helped Claire and so us all through these tough days. And it wasn’t the first asthma hospitalisation over the years there have been other instances. Then there is Amy despite her elite status at sport has had to fight the impact of asthma and cope with it holding her back. Often getting in the way of the big moments making it so much harder for her to achieve. Now Alex, has also succumbed and with his new or I should say refound love of hockey he has to work against the asthma just like Amy. But I guess we are still some of the lucky ones. I certainly am. 1 in 5 of us will develop a lung condition during our lifetime. There's a new diagnosis every minute.I'm fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK. They’re the only UK charity that fights for everyone’s right to breathe. Every pound I'm able to raise will take us a step closer to a world where everyone has healthy lungs.Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK’s nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice. I'd be very grateful for any donations you could make!

So it’s my turn to give back. Those that know me, know sport and fitness does not come easy. But I’ve found a love for running. I don’t run with others or clubs. I run on my own and will be doing so through the Winter and Spring (as I have through the Autumn). I have some amazing people supporting me virtually (you know who you are ❤️) who I can’t thank enough however to know you as family, friends and colleagues are also supporting me will be a huge support (❤️). So let’s do this together!! Let me show you all I can do this. Let’s make a difference together.