Local staff nurse Kate Tyson, who works at Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood is taking on the 26-mile challenge of the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 23 in a bid to raise extra funds for the hospice.

Kate from Croxley Green, has never run in a challenge event before, but she wanted to raise money for the Michael Sobell Hospice charity – a cause which is close to her heart in its fortieth anniversary year, as she will be celebrating her fortieth birthday this May. 

Commenting on the challenge ahead Kate said: “It's very difficult to fit in the long hours of training around my nursing shifts, but I am determined to complete the London Marathon and raise some much needed funds for Michael Sobell Hospice.”

If Kate’s story has inspired you to take on a challenge event to support your local hospice, check out the charity’s website for forthcoming events this year for which there are charity places, including the British 10K Run and the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.

Go to www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk for further details.

If you would like to sponsor Kate in her marathon challenge, please visit her JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Kate-Tyson.