As a proud GXO colleague, I have signed up to take part in the Amazing Northampton Run on Sunday 17th September. Me and my little legs will be taking on the challenge of running a half marathon (eek), fundraising vital funds for our charity partner - Cransley Hospice Trust.

Cransley Hospice Trust is passionate about high quality hospice and end of life care being available to all. They are committed to raising funds that will support and develop the delivery of these services for our local community in North Northamptonshire.

The specialist end of life care provided both at ‘Cransley Hospice’ and to patients in their own home through the ‘Hospice at Home’ service, meets the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the patient, their family and loved ones.

Cransley's fundraising income comes primarily from dedicated and loyal supporters and the public in our community. In order to continue this level of care and future services, they need to increase their fundraising from £1.4m to £2m over the next 5 years.

This is where Team GXO come in! To celebrate Cransley Hospice Trust's 25th year, 25 runners will be participating in the Amazing Northampton Run - of which I am one! I'll be joined by four other great GXO colleagues to reach the finish line and raise vital funds for our charity partner.

Any donations are greatly appreciated and of course, it would be great to see some friendly faces on race day to cheer us all along too!