I'm running the Reading Half Marathon to raise money for Parkinson's UK - a cause that is very close to my heart because my Grandad is living with Parkinson's.

Seeing firsthand how Parkinson’s affects not only those diagnosed, but also their families, has shown me how important the work of Parkinson’s UK really is. The charity funds vital research, campaigns for better care and treatments, and provides crucial support to people living with the condition and those who care for them.

By donating, you’ll be helping to support families like mine, fund life-changing research, and move us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.

Training for and running a half marathon is a big challenge for me, but knowing I’m doing it for my grandad — and for everyone affected by Parkinson’s — gives me the motivation to keep going.

Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much to me and my family. Thank you for your kindness and support.