Oxford half marathon completed on my 32nd birthday the 13th October 2024. My father sadly passed away from a heart condition in January 2023.

I am not a runner and never been, but jogging has helped me breathe through my long journey of continued grief! I signed up to the half Marathon a year ago so I could raise awareness for this amazing Charity!

When I suddenly lost my Dad last year, I feared that I would suddenly pass away to.

After hearing on the radio that Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) offers free ECG and Echocardiogram screening to all young people between the ages of 14 & 35 to help diagnose most cardiac abnormalities, my brother and I had this screening.

As CRY’s costs are funded by charitable donations, I wanted to repay them for the cost of my screening and also support other young people to have this free screening too.

I was grateful enough to raise £740 and £180 in gift aid!

This amazing charity helped my brother recognise he had high blood pressure and to now get the support he needs to move forward with a healthier and hopefully longer life forward.