This year I want to run for 2 charities. The Irish Kidney Association and The Irish Cancer Society. I'll be splitting the final donation amount 50/50 between the two charities.

Irish Kidney Association

I’m in the very early stages of Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), my dad and uncle have received 3 kidney transplants between them and my auntie is in the exact same position as she was when I ran the marathon last year. Still on dialysis and still awaiting a transplant.

The charity provides patient accommodation, counseling, and support, helps organize dialysis for patients abroad, and advocates for organ donor awareness.

Irish Cancer Society

Most people will be affected by cancer in some way throughout their life. It's very close to home for myself and my family as my Mam died of breast cancer in 2009.

Lots of people have told me she'd be proud of me in the years since her passing. I'm sure she'd also be confused as to why I signed up for another marathon after the pain from the first one!

I'll tackle the marathon this Sunday, all for a good cause and made a lot easier by all of your support

Any donation big or small would be hugely appreciated

Thankyou x