Hello everyone,

I am excited to share that I will be participating in the London Landmarks Half Marathon to support Kidney Care UK, a charity dedicated to helping patients and families affected by kidney disease. This cause is particularly close to my heart as both my mum and I are facing our own challenges with Polycystic kidney disease.

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease where your kidneys are covered in cysts. Over time this reduces the function of your kidneys to 0%, which results in needing dialysis 3x a week and eventually a transplant.

My mum is sadly now at end stage KD and will be starting dialysis in the coming months while we wait for her to receive a transplant - which could take up to 5 years. My mum is the kindest and most generous woman I know and she is my best friend. This will be a life changing year for her and our family as a whole, so I want to do this challenge to show her and everyone else suffering from KD they are not alone.

By running this half marathon I hope to raise awareness and funds for those navigating similar experiences. Your support will not only help provide vital resources and care for patients but also contribute to research and advocacy for better treatment options for people like myself in the future.

Every donation, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. Thank you for considering supporting me in this important endeavor! Let’s get training❤️

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