My mum had hyperthyroidism and experienced thyroid storm, and I saw firsthand how that affected my mum, or family and people around us. Thyroid research, both for improving outcomes and finding new treatment options, is something I'm very passionate about, as is running, so combining the two to fundraise is an opportunity I'm very excited about! I couldn't be happier to run for the British Thyroid Foundation!

The British Thyroid Foundation charity is an amazing cause, and offers many services to their patients, either through direct support in the form of a medical query service/their peer support network, but also provides funding awards for thyroid research that improve patient outcomes and treatment! 

This would also be a huge challenge for me as I have never run a marathon, and it gives me a chance to achieve one of my biggest personal goals, while honouring my mum, and trying to make a difference for others living with thyroid conditions. 

Thank you for reading!

Maryama Awil