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This September I'll be taking on the Berlin Marathon to raise money for The POLG Foundation.
Until recently, POLG mitochondrial disease was something I knew very little about. Like so many people, I'd never heard of it. But after learning about the devastating impact it has on the lives of children, adults and their families, I wanted to do something that could make a difference.
POLG is a rare genetic disease that prevents the body's cells from producing the energy they need to function. It progressively affects multiple organs and systems, and despite its devastating impact, there is currently no cure. Because it is so rare, diagnosis is often delayed and research remains critically underfunded.
Over the coming months, there will undoubtedly be difficult training sessions, early mornings and moments where I question why I signed up for a marathon. But throughout the journey, I'll also be reminded how fortunate I am that running a marathon is something I get to choose to do. For those living with POLG, the challenges they face every single day are far greater than anything I'll experience during training or on race day.
The POLG Foundation is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research, increasing awareness and accelerating the search for effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Every donation helps bring that goal one step closer.
If you're able to support my Berlin Marathon, I'd be incredibly grateful. Whether it's £5, £50 or simply sharing this page, every contribution will help fund vital research and give hope to families affected by this devastating disease.
Thank you for your support—it genuinely means a great deal.
This September I'll be taking on the Berlin Marathon to raise money for The POLG Foundation.
Until recently, POLG mitochondrial disease was something I knew very little about. Like so many people, I'd never heard of it. But after learning about the devastating impact it has on the lives of children, adults and their families, I wanted to do something that could make a difference.
POLG is a rare genetic disease that prevents the body's cells from producing the energy they need to function. It progressively affects multiple organs and systems, and despite its devastating impact, there is currently no cure. Because it is so rare, diagnosis is often delayed and research remains critically underfunded.
Over the coming months, there will undoubtedly be difficult training sessions, early mornings and moments where I question why I signed up for a marathon. But throughout the journey, I'll also be reminded how fortunate I am that running a marathon is something I get to choose to do. For those living with POLG, the challenges they face every single day are far greater than anything I'll experience during training or on race day.
The POLG Foundation is dedicated to funding groundbreaking research, increasing awareness and accelerating the search for effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Every donation helps bring that goal one step closer.
If you're able to support my Berlin Marathon, I'd be incredibly grateful. Whether it's £5, £50 or simply sharing this page, every contribution will help fund vital research and give hope to families affected by this devastating disease.
Thank you for your support—it genuinely means a great deal.