Myself and my two friends Ian & Neil, all proud members of the Over The Influence Community, are taking part in the Northumbrian Full Ironman team event on 29th of June in support of Alcohol Change UK.

In addition to this, I will also be running the Paris Marathon as part of Race Team Alcohol Change UK on 13th April.

We are all really passionate about living an alcohol-free life and have become great friends through Zoom chats, meetups and hiking adventures across the UK - all because we made the choice to ditch the booze and connect with like-minded people.

Having the opportunity to raise money for a charity that works towards a society free from the harm cause by alcohol is such an honour, and we are absolutely buzzing for the challenge ahead!

Alcohol Change UK are not anti-alcohol, they are for alcohol change. They are for a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not a default, where the issues which lead to alcohol problems – like poverty, mental health issues, homelessness – are addressed, where those who drink too much, and their loved ones, have access to high-quality support whenever they need it, without shame or stigma.

Please donate what you can to support this fantastic Charity and have a look at their website for more information on the great work that they do.

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/