My Story

I am very excited to announce that this April I will be running the 2026 London Marathon to support Mind Body EDS, a small, volunteer-led UK charity founded by my cousin, Laura.

EDS (Ehlers-Danlos syndromes) are a group of life-long genetic conditions that target connective tissues, causing chronic pain, joint instability, severe fatigue, and serious medical complications. Many people face years of delayed diagnosis and struggle to access the specialist care they urgently need - Laura was one of them.

I witnessed Laura suffer immensely as she went through life-saving neurosurgery after life-saving neurosurgery, somehow staying resolutely positive through it all. I also witnessed her fundraise both for these surgeries and for those of others living with EDS; and it showed me just how vital support really is.

Mind Body EDS provides financial grants to help people with EDS and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder) access vital medical care, specialist treatment, investigations, therapy, and medical equipment that are often unavailable through the NHS. To date, they’ve granted over £162,000 to 112 patients.

If you can, please consider donating to this important cause. Every contribution helps, and every mile I run is for those living with EDS/HSD and their families. See you in London!