I have take on the challenge of running the Oxford Half Marathon on October 15th 2023. I have decided to use this opportunity to raise money for two fantastic charities that are very close to my heart: Alzheimer's Research UK and Thrombosis UK.

Alzheimer's Research UK is a charity that funds research into finding a cure for dementia. This is a cause that is particularly important to me, as I lost my mother to this devastating disease in 2017. She was just 69 years old and watching her suffer was one of the hardest things I have ever been through. By supporting Alzheimer's Research UK, we can help to fund vital research that could make a real difference to people's lives.

Thrombosis UK is another charity that is very important to me. My wife was unexpectedly hospitalised with a CVST (cerebral venous sinus thrombosis) commonly known as a Blood Clot on the brain last September. This was a very scary time for our family. This charity works to raise awareness of thrombosis and funds research into new treatments.

I am asking for your support in helping me to reach my fundraising target of £500. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference to these two fantastic charities. Every penny raised will go directly to Alzheimer's Research UK and Thrombosis UK.