I am running the Dublin Marathon for the Irish Kidney Association because this cause is incredibly personal to me. My best friend received a life-saving liver transplant on October 22nd, 2018, and witnessing her journey gave me a deep appreciation for the impact of organ donation and the support services available to transplant patients. The Dublin Marathon takes place just days after the anniversary of her transplant, and running on October 25th would be a powerful way to honour her resilience and celebrate the extra years that organ donation has given her. I want to use this opportunity to raise awareness, encourage others to consider becoming organ donors, and support the vital work the IKA does for patients and their families across Ireland.