Last year I met a couple who shared Ben’s heartbreaking story with me and told me about the amazing work they do in his memory.

Hearing their story really stayed with me, and it’s the reason I’ve chosen to run the Great North Run for Spare 10 for Ben.

Spare 10 for Ben is a mental health charity that works closely with the local community, supporting people and starting important conversations around mental wellbeing.

Mental health affects so many of us — 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year, and suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in men under 50 in the UK. These numbers show just how important charities like this are.

I’ll be pushing myself every mile to help support the incredible work this charity does, and I’d be so grateful for any support, shares and donations