My Story

Hello! I am taking on the TCS London Marathon in 2023 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. I completed the first London Marathon in 1981 and at least 25 others since. My  profile picture was taken at the finish of my last London Marathon.

I realised that the 2023 London Marathon is on St. George's Day so I decided to enter. As a long term SSAFA supporter I chose to raise money for this worthy organisation. 
At 83 years young and still a full time Vet, I am blessed to be able to take part, not least because I have had to overcome several serious health challenges in the last three years including cancer. So please help me achieve my goal by giving as much as you can!

 SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of practical, emotional, and financial support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2021 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 66,000 people, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts, or currently serving (both regulars and reserves), and their families.

SSAFA  understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.