Alzheimer's has cast a shadow over our family for over a decade, with my Aunt and Uncles all suffering from the disease. The illness steals the people you love from in front of you eyes, leaving only glimmers of who they once were.

Unfortunately my Mum received the diagnosis we all feared in April this year. I've accepted that all I can do is support my Mum along with the rest of my amazing family, but I have to channel my frustration and energy into something that will help fight this terrifying disease. For my Mum, and for the next generation of my family, I'm challenging myself to raise £3000 by running the London marathon in April next year in support of Alzheimer's Research UK.

I've run half marathons in the past but never had the guts to take on a full one. Now I have a reason. Please help me to reach my goal. Every step I take will be to help fund vital research.

About Alzheimer's Research UK

Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

We are the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, uniting the big thinkers in the field and funding the innovative science that will deliver a cure.