A couple of weekends ago, Emma Skinner and I took part in an event to raise funds for an amazing organisation - Macmillan Cancer Support. A huge thank you to everyone who sponsored us.
Until recently, I suspect that, like many, we were not really aware of exactly what Macmillan does. Also like many others, I have now had personal experience of the incredible work that they do - they supported us whenever we needed help understanding all of the information that I was receiving. Frankly, at times, I was like a rabbit in the headlights, but Macmillan was always there to help. The Macmillan team did everything that they could to support us when we needed their help, and they did so with empathy and in a very human and personal way, values that are important both to us and our business.
It was quite an emotional day for me - competing in my first ever HYROX having very recently been told that I am in remission; pairing up with Emma who, frankly, pretty much carried me around the course; and at the same time raising money for the fantastic Macmillan organisation. Our finishing time was not great – no excuses – I was not fit enough! But we got round – and we intend to do it again and beat our time!
So happy days! We’re on the path to fitness again, we’re managing to take time out of the business to give something back, and (despite the look on my face) we’re having fun!
It’s not too late to donate. You can check out our fundraising page here!
