This October, I’ll be taking on the Amsterdam Marathon — all 26.2 miles of it — to raise funds for Cardiomyopathy UK, a charity that means a great deal to me.

Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that affects thousands of people in the UK. It’s specifically Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) — a condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It can cause breathlessness, chest pain, fainting, and in some cases, can be life-threatening.

Cardiomyopathy UK provides vital support, information, and research funding to help those affected live longer and better lives. Every donation, no matter the size, helps them continue their work!

The training will be tough, but nothing compared to the daily challenges faced by people living with cardiomyopathy. Knowing I have your support will keep me going through every mile.

Let’s run towards a future where cardiomyopathy can be better understood, treated, and maybe even prevented.

Thanks

Samuel