Toni Finnimore

Becs and Toni go rogue!

Fundraising for STAY UP LATE
£776
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: The Grand Brighton Half Marathon 2020, on 23 February 2020
Participants: Bec pearson
STAY UP LATE

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We help people with learning disabilities to lead full and active social lives

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Becs and I have decided to run the half marathon for one of The Social Societies charities Stay up late. Going to a club, bar or seeing friends is part of everyday life for lots of people. However, lots of people with learning disabilities aren't able to do these things because their support workers finish at 22:00. 

This means that every social event attended for someone with a learning disability all fun is cut short and they have to leave from around 21:00. This is something that shouldn't still be the case and Stay up late with their project Gig buddies, in particular, are helping stamp this out.

If you volunteer with Gig Buddies they pair you up with a buddy that likes the same type of music. They go out and enjoy live music together without the ridiculously early bedtimes! We love their ethos and we love them.

Now on to me and Becs. Neither of us can run to the shop currently without huffing and puffing like a ... something that huffs and puffs a lot. We both LOVE to spin and are regulars HOWEVER, it seems running and spinning are very different. We need your help.

Help us stamp out this  21:00 go home nonsense and support stay up late to help hundreds do exactly that! 

Before you leave this page, think about what you would do if someone dragged you home at 21:00 at the next social event you go to. 

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About the charity

STAY UP LATE

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Stay Up Late was started following the experiences of the punk band 'Heavy Load', who feature musicians with and without learning disabilities. Spurred on by the frustration of seeing fans leave gigs early due to staff working inflexible shift patterns, we started off as an awareness raising campaign and featured in the documentary 'Heavy Load' (BBC and cinemas). This raised awareness across the UK - and the issue was widespread.Our purpose is to promote full and active social lives for all.

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£775.01
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£775.01
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