Christopher Spriggs Author

Christopher Spriggs runs Heads Up Now Ltd., a coaching and consultancy company working with schools across the UK to help people flourish. In 2004, Christopher founded Lifespace Trust, an award-winning young people’s mental health charity. His first book, The Reason I Run: How Two Men Transformed Tragedy Into The Greatest Race Of Their Lives told the true story of pushing his terminally ill uncle around a marathon in an NHS wheelchair. Christopher has now run over 40 marathons, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support & MND Association.

Jess Smallwood has written for various publications, volunteered for an international baby loss charity and worked as a learning mentor supporting young people with additional needs. Jess is also a qualified teacher and has managed a café.