This year, I am taking part in the London Marathon. It will be the furthest I have ever run or walked! And as I spend hours training, pounding the dark and wet streets of Surrey, I wanted to ask for your support to help me raise much-needed funds for two amazing charities.

Woking and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospices provided support to Steve Wright, my late husband, and Jane Bell, my beautiful and very special friend, during their battles with cancer. March holds a special place in my heart because both Jane and Steve were born in this month. That's why I've chosen to hold the auction now. Sadly, neither of them made it to celebrate their 50th birthdays, passing away at such a young age. Their deaths left behind beautiful young girls, friends, and family members who miss them terribly.

With immense gratitude, I extend a huge thank you to my friends, family, and colleagues who have generously donated some incredible prizes. So please dig deep and bid as much as you can; all money raised will go to the charities, and there are some fabulous prizes to be won!

Knowing that we're making a difference to places that have done so much will definitely make those 26.2 miles a bit easier to tackle!