I've never been a runner but on a whim I applied for a ballot place in the London Marathon. To my surprise I was successful!

I'm using this opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a condition that has affected a close friend of mine.

Matt, you're the bravest man I know. This is for you and your family x

Please join me in making a difference. I’m raising money to benefit VHL UK/Ireland, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about VHL UK/Ireland: a.To raise funds for research into von Hippel-Lindau syndrome - VHL and similar genetic conditions like Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer - HLRCC and Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome - BHD.

b.To support those persons who are receiving or have received treatment for VHL and similar genetic conditions like HLRCC and BHD, and their families and carers.

c.To advance the education of the public in all matters concerning VHL and similar genetic conditions like HLRCC and BHD.