In January, myself and Alex are taking on a challenge to raise money for breast cancer research - a charity incredibly close to our hearts. We will be running 26.2 miles every week for the whole of January. We want to raise as much money as possible to continue the research of this amazing charity who’s care and support helped saved two people’s lives that are close to our hearts.

Breast cancer research has supported our friend Courtney through the toughest year of her life. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year - after finding out it was an aggressive cancer which is commonly found in young women Courtney was able to start treatment. Courtney has received 16 weeks of chemotherapy, medically induced menopause, optional IVF treatment, white blood cell injections every week all that come with a risk of side effects. Courtney described it as one of the most terrifying moments of her life with endless scans and genetic testing which has revealed Courtney has the defect gene called mosaic li fraumeni syndrome. This gene comes with a lifetime risk of several soft tissue cancers. Court will need annual MRI scans, 6 monthly skin checks and close monitoring for the rest of her life. Without this research and support court would never have known she carried this gene.

This cause is also deeply personal for Alex, whose close family member was diagnosed early thanks to routine mammograms and successfully treated with surgery and radiotherapy last year.

Myself and Alex are raising money to say thank you — thank you for the research that saves lives, the early detection that changes outcomes, and the care that supports people through their darkest moments. Every donation helps fund the vital work that gives families more time, more hope and more futures.