I have wanted to run a marathon for nearly 20 years, it’s hard to get in. Through work and our charity partner Barnardo’s I’ve been fortunate to get a place running for them. For me personally this is a real opportunity, but I’m equally nervous about raising money for this great charity as the running. Significantly work (Allianz) will match all donations, so anything you can donate will be doubled.

Last year I went up to the London marathon for the first time, volunteering for Barnardo’s to support their runners and the atmosphere was amazing , as were the fundraisers and I got to learn more about this fantastic charity.

As someone who has been fortunate that my family and I don’t need such support, I want to help raise as much as possible for those that need it.

If you can please donate, you can look at sponsorship as supporting Barnardo’s and/or supporting me.

For clarity you are supporting Barnardo’s, they get all the money. I am paying a £100 entry free and spending too much on fancy running shoes.

Below is a little more information on Barnardo’s and the work they do -

Barnardo's helps hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents and carers across the UK. They don't abandon children because of who they are or what they've done. They listen to them, fight for their rights and do whatever it takes to protect and support them because they believe that all children have the right to a happy and healthy life. At a time when more young people need specialist help with complex issues like sexual abuse, mental health problems and serious violence, their work is more vital than ever.