Bright Ideas - Raising Awareness of VHL

Earlier this year we sadly said our goodbyes to my brother Michael Samuel. He had fought a long and hard battle with a rare illness called VHL. Michael fought it with all his dignity and sense of humour and he faced everyday with the determination to enjoy it as much as possible. He is the bravest person I have had the pleasure of knowing.

There is one thing Michael enjoyed above all else and that was running along the beach at home with the wind in his face. For the last few years he spent each day fighting to regain that sense of freedom; his one wish was to feel the wind in his face and the sand beneath his feet. Thus it is in honour of Michael that I will be running the Anglesey Half Marathon in March 2015 to raise awareness and funds for the charity VHL UK/Ireland. A charity who seek to help and support the individuals and their families who are still fighting with VHL.

I would like to thank you all for your kind donations and support. For those who have stood by my side and for the future bullying to get me running!

Kathryn Samuel