I'm running my first London Marathon to raise money for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (Oncology Ward) and Autism Anglia. Both charities do fantastic work and with your donations they will be able to continue to do so.

I chose the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital because of the amazing care of a very special brave little girl received during her treatment, she should be an inspiration to everyone.

Autism is close to my heart and so supporting a local charity who help Autistic people and their families seemed like the right choice.

Anything you can donate, big or small, is greatly appreciated. Who knows, I may even run a bit faster if you help me smash my fundraising targets.