Over Easter, hundreds of kayakers and canoeists will pit their skill, physical and mental stamina and determination against one of the toughest endurance events in the world - the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon.

The race is 125 miles long and has 77 portages (in other words locks to run around). The 125-mile course places the highest demands on individuals and remains one of the toughest challenges in amateur sport.

Blake Croxford (my kayak partner) and I have been training hard for the past year to compete in this gruelling race.  Please help me by making a donation to a small charity that has helped my family over the last 17 years.

The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a small charity run by volunteers and hence does not attract the level of donations and funding that some other charities receive.