In September I am doing the Great North Run to raise funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice in Yorkshire, and its family of services, including Herriot Hospice Homecare.

It’s 16 years since I last did a half marathon, so this isn't a walk in the park for me. If you can spare a few pounds, please sponsor me so we can help people at the end of their lives, as well as providing bereavement support for those who lose loved ones.