When donations started coming into my Give-a-little page I knew I definitely couldn’t give up during my first 42-kilometre marathon.

This personal challenge held particular significance because, prior to this, my longest run was just 5 kilometres. The training process provided me with an appreciation of just how long 42 kilometres is!

I faced another significant challenge last year as my medication, which I had relied on for the past seven years, stopped working for me. Thanks to the support of some amazing nurses and the excellent resources provided by Crohn's and Colitis NZ, I transitioned to Infliximab. Despite a rocky start, I'm now back to being happy and healthy.

I'm fortunate enough to have these resources available to me, so I wanted to play my part in ensuring that Crohn's and Colitis NZ remains a lifeline for other people in the future. 

The money generously donated through Give-a-little, served as a strong motivator for me to complete this marathon.

If you would like to follow Tom's journey, please check out his Give-a-little page.

CCNZ thanks Tom for this incredible effort and support of CCNZ!