Hattie is my Isobel’s friend from Nursery, they’ve been together since they were one! Hattie is 3 years of age and has Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, her dream is to be able to walk independently. Hattie is the most determined, strong and most hard working 3 year old I’ve ever met with the most beautiful smile.

Hattie's life is not like a typical toddler. She is unable to walk independently, can balance no longer than a few minutes and has countless hospital appointments. She needs daily physio and she also does weekly Conductive Education and Hydrotherapy.

Hattie has recently been offered a place at Napa London for a 3 week intense physio programme with the hope this will give her the best chance to get her walking independently and get her the strongest she can be before starting mainstream school in September.

I’m fundraising to help towards the cost of taking her to London to help her achieve her independence and any specialised equipment that will help her in the future. I’m running a 10k in July and I’ve made a snap decision to run a half marathon later in the year.

I really don’t run, you would usually find me in the gym. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen the carry on over me running… sorry it’s about to crank up a level but I’m ready for the challenge.

Any donation would be much appreciated for this amazing cause. If you see me pounding the pavements of Gateacre, Childwall and Belle Vale give me a beep and for the love of god stop at the road I’m crossing so I don’t have to do that awkward jog on the spot. If you fancy running with me and giving me a nudge along the way, please let me know!

Just4Children are fundraising to help with the cost of Napa London and to access specialist equipment to enable Hattie lead an independent life.