I’m running the London Marathon to raise funds for Kith & Kids (https://clarahost.clara.net/www.kithandkids.org.uk/) a local London charity that does truly incredible work supporting families with children and young adults who have learning disabilities and autism. Kith & Kids runs social development projects, friendship schemes, healthy activity sessions, summer camps, employability and life-skills programmes.

I just completed the Rolling Half marathon, a hilly Mediterranean shore course in north Lebanon in training for London (pictured here) and look forward to the big day!

This year, the Marathon is more than just 26.2 miles for me — it’s a personal milestone in my own journey with coeliac disease. Recovering from the challenges that came with my diagnosis pushed me to build resilience, to keep going even when things get tough, and to celebrate strength in both body and mind which long distance running has always been for me.

Please support my run for Kith & Kids — every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you!