I am running the London Marathon 2025 for the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

I wanted to run for ROS because my mum has osteoporosis. In the last few years she has gone from being active to finding it difficult to move and walking with a cane. She has lost confidence in herself and you can see the upset and frustration at not being able to do things she hadn't thought twice about before. She has been so excited to become a Nanny but it is heart breaking to see her wincing as George (1) and Sarah (3) run towards her not understanding why they need to be gentle. Sarah keeps finding new ways to 'make Nanny better' and has offered her many treatments including mint leaves from the garden, Calpol, a Gruffalo plaster (so they could match after Sarah had scratched her knee) and to teach Nanny some yoga.

My mum has supported me through so much over the years and although I may not be able to cure her I hope that running for her will show I am fighting for her.

I am also running to show my kids what can be achieved with hard work to be a good role model whilst overcoming my own struggles with Crohn's Disease.

Few people in the UK really understand what osteoporosis is. Even fewer understand the true extent of the impact it has on lives; robbing those affected of self-confidence, reducing independence and making everyday activities a challenge.

That's why ROS are driving research for the development of new medications and treatments to beat osteoporosis.

We dream of a future with no more broken bones and no more broken lives. You can help make it a reality by sponsoring me today.