Beat is the UK's eating disorders charity. We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

I am running the great north run for Beat.

Beat gave hope to me during the loneliest time of my life when every second was torture and I was living in an existence of misery.

I am not running anymore for the sick twisted reasons I used to-

I am running to raise awareness and money for the brave people who aren’t sure they will make it through the next day or the next hour or the next minute but they still keep going because if they are not recovering they are dying.

For the parents who have to check their own child is still breathing at night. Who sit in appointments with doctors being the most educated person in the room on eating disorders. Who hear more crying and screaming than laughing.

For the brothers and sisters who are watching their sibling fade away into a selfish screaming shell of themselves. Who watch them physically fight against doctors giving life saving treatment. Who watch their brother being given palliative care instead of life saving treatment.

To the people who don’t think they will ever get better. Who are fighting a monster so big in their head they feel they are losing the battle. Who are still stuck in the depths of the darkest storm they will ever face.

And to every single person who lost their fight and were taken too soon. Daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, friends, cousins who were all loved so much but will never see the light life can offer. So we never forget how beautiful and special each of them were and how hard they fought.

No one should be dying of an eating disorder in 2024.

And finally I am running for me

For the past me who lost every ounce joy she had

For the past me who sat alone at school lunch with nothing but dread

For the me who lost friends she thought would never leave her side

For the me who had to watch beautiful friends die from this fucking illness

For the me who just wanted someone to understand the pain of every minute

Please go to the link in my bio to help me fundraise money for education, help and HOPE to help people live and not just survive. Even If you are unable give a donation please share and help raise awareness.Any money at all counts even if it’s the tiniest amount. Thank you