My Story

I’m running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026, raising money for Welsh Women’s Aid.

I turned 26 this year, so I’ve decided to take on all 26.2 miles of the London Marathon – let’s hope it’s my lucky number!

I’ve wanted to do this ever since watching my parents run the marathon when I was small and now feels like the right time - especially for a cause like Welsh Women’s Aid.

Last year, the National Police Chiefs’ Council said violence against women and girls in England and Wales was a national emergency. This cause means so much to me and I’m sure so many people can relate, because the reality of being a woman means, unfortunately, seeing and hearing and experiencing difficult stories.

The work Welsh Women’s Aid does - supporting survivors and campaigning to end domestic abuse and violence - really matters. I’m running because I believe in supporting their cause, even in a small way.

If you can spare anything to support this amazing charity, I’d be so grateful. Every penny genuinely helps to keep women and girls safe 💜

Welsh Women’s Aid is the national charity in Wales working to end domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women. We all want a world in which women and children live free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression, yet:

• Violence against women and girls account for nearly 20% of all recorded crimes in England and Wales.
• 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetimes.
• A woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK.

Let's create change together, let's run London!

Thank you for raising awareness of Welsh Women’s Aid. A service that has helped me build my self-esteem and feel safe again. If you need some motivation during the event, think about the next woman who will escape following your strong footsteps - Survivor.