My Story

This year I’m running the London Marathon to raise money for Crohn’s & Colitis UK — a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.

My partner, Lauren, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2012. Since then, she has lived through years of severe illness, repeated hospital admissions, major surgery, and ongoing complications that most people will never see or fully understand.

Crohn’s disease doesn’t just affect the gut — it affects every part of life. Lauren has faced chronic pain, fatigue, and the reality of living with a stoma, all while pushing forward.

Despite everything, Lauren continues to do remarkably well. She is in her final year of medical school, due to qualify this July, and incredibly, she played hockey just three days after being discharged from hospital — a perfect example that nothing gets in her way.

There is currently no cure for Crohn’s disease, and too many people spend years cycling through treatments that don’t work. Research is the only way this changes.

I’m aiming to raise £2,500 to support vital research and care through Crohn’s & Colitis UK — helping to improve treatments and move us closer to a cure.

Running 26.2 miles is tough, but it’s nothing compared to what Lauren and so many others live with every day.

Thank you so much for your support 💜