It's hard to believe it's already been a month since I launched Steps Against Homophobia. This is still only the beginning, but I'm really proud of how far the campaign has come in just one month. There are now 245 days to go until I set off on the 339 mile walk. If I'm honest, the biggest challenge so far has been social media. I've never been someone who enjoys being in front of a camera. Every time I record a video, I end up overthinking how I look or how my voice sounds.

Every big journey has to start somewhere, and today marked my very first official training walk for the 339-mile Steps Against Homophobia challenge. With the main walk taking place in April 2027, it's time to start putting the miles into my legs. I chose the coastal path from Clevedon to Portishead, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The views across the Bristol Channel were stunning. There were some beautiful stretches of coastline, plenty of fresh sea air, and a reminder o

Today is a milestone I've been looking forward to for a long time. After months of planning, designing and preparing, Steps Against Homophobia is officially live. Launching the website is only the beginning, but it marks an important first step towards the 339-mile challenge in April 2027. Over the coming months this website will become the home of the campaign. I'll be sharing regular updates, documenting the preparation, introducing the people and organisations supporting t

Although the walk itself begins in April 2027, the planning has already started. A 339-mile journey doesn't happen overnight. Every stage needs careful thought, from choosing safe walking routes and calculating daily distances to planning accommodation and identifying places where I can meet clubs, organisations and supporters along the way. One of the aims of the challenge is to connect with communities across England, so the route is about much more than simply getting from

Football has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. It's given me unforgettable memories, introduced me to incredible people and shown me the positive impact that sport can have on individuals and communities. But it's also made me aware that not everyone experiences football in the same way. For many LGBTQ+ people, sport can still feel like a place where they have to hide part of who they are or worry about how they'll be treated. While progress has been

27 June 2026 Welcome to the official blog for Steps Against Homophobia. Although the 339-mile walk from Axminster to Liverpool doesn't begin until 1 April 2027, the journey starts today. This page is where I'll be sharing everything that happens behind the scenes as I prepare for the challenge. From planning the route and training walks to meeting football clubs, building partnerships and reaching important milestones, this is where you can follow the journey as it unfolds. M