This September, I’m proud and a little nervous to be running the Great North Run in support of a charity that means the world to me – TOFS, the UK charity supporting people born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA).
It's a rare condition, but for those living with it, the impact is lifelong — from feeding difficulties to ongoing surgeries and hospital stays
Our daughter Maeve was born with TOF/OA in May 2021; within hours of her birth, she needed life-saving surgery. The days, weeks, and months that followed were some of the toughest of our lives.
The journey has been far from easy, with endless hospital admissions, procedures and challenges; she continues to conquer anything that comes her way and has taught us so much about resilience.
Through it all, TOFS were there, providing us with guidance, reassurance, and a community that truly understood what we were going through. They’ve continued to support us on this journey, and now I want to give something back.
By sponsoring me, you’ll help TOFS continue their incredible work, including:
-Supporting families at the time of diagnosis and beyond
-Funding research to improve care and outcomes
-Raising awareness of this rare condition among health professionals and the public
Training for a half marathon is never easy — but doing it on maternity leave, recovering from a knee injury, and running on very little sleep has taken it to a whole new level! My pace may be slow, but my purpose is strong.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps families facing the challenges of TOF/OA. If you can support me, it would mean the world — not just to me, but to the man
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