Firstly I want to say a massive thank you to Greenwich parkrun for my place in the London Marathon, an event which - although very daunting - I have wanted to take part in for the past 6 years.

I have decided to use this opportunity to raise money for a charity which has become close to my heart, Anxiety UK.

Some of those closest to me suffer with anxiety, and I have seen first hand the debilitating effect it has on their lives.

With the support and services provided by Anxiety UK, they and others like them are able to get specialist advice and support that helps them to cope and lead happier, more fulfilled lives.

'One in eight youngsters between the ages of 10 and 15 reported symptoms of mental ill health'.

'A quarter of cases of General Anxiety Disorder occur in the over 50s, but only a third receive treatment'.

Any spare pennies or pounds offered to sponsor me will go a long way in helping others in the UK who are suffering with anxiety. As such, all donations - however big or small - will be very gratefully received!

Thank you so much for sponsoring me and I will hopefully see at least some of you on the day too.

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