I need you now more than ever

March 18, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

In 9.5 hours time, I will cross the start line and begin the first of my 3 halfs and 1 full marathon of 2017. To be honest, I’m feeling very nervous. No, that doesn’t quite cut it. I am shitting myself. I don’t know why because I know I can now run the required distance, […]

I jumped. Why?

August 1, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

On 30th July 2016, Live Your Life Day, I was launched out of a plane at 15,000ft, facing my fears of planes and heights, all to raise money and awareness for Team Margot and Retrak Charity. Firstly, I need to explain what Live Your Life Day is all about. On the weekend over 30th July, […]

I don’t want your money. Register. Swab. Save a Life.

July 29, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Well, that’s not strictly true. I still do, but this is more important. Over 37,000 people worldwide need a Bone Marrow Transplant. But first, they need to find a matching donor. On average, only half of those seeking a matching donor will ever find one. The odds of success fall to just 21% if the […]