A senior physiotherapist at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust has raised more than £1,000 for a charity helping to develop research into a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Through a support group called the IBD Super Heroes, Lizzie Smith has made £1,290 for Cure Crohn’s Colitis by completing a 10k run every month in 2016, as well as taking part in muddy obstacle course races.

Lizzie, who has Crohn’s Disease, also took part in the Ninja Warrior UK programme that was shown on ITV.

Crohn’s Disease affects one in 400 people and there are up to 8,000 new cases diagnosed every year.

Lizzie said: “I have completed these challenges while undergoing treatment for my Crohn’s Disease. I currently receive infusion treatments as a last resort to surgery.

“My IBD nurse at King’s Mill Hospital has been so supportive throughout my treatment, and I have been updating my consultant with my fundraising progress.”

Lizzie has qualified for the European Obstacle Race Championships in the Netherlands next year, representing the UK in the elite women section. She has also been nominated for a Pride Of Sport Challenge Award.

She added: “It has been a challenge receiving on-going treatment for my Crohn’s Disease, working in a hospital and training for events, but I am determined to raise awareness and money for a disease that currently has no cure, but affects so many people.”

To support Lizzie with her fundraising, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/EG-SMITH1