Hi

My name is Maria de la Paz Tissier. I am a 63 year old support worker and I have decided to run a half marathon to raise money for Hub Club and Catherine House, where my team and I support adults with learning disabilities live their lives to the fullest. I work at Hub Club, a centre catering to adults with profound or multiple learning disabilities and it is an environment where the people we support are able to take part in holistic and wholesome activities. However, to maximise its potential, we need funds to help purchase items for arts and crafts so people can create the art they wish to. Our creative project is important because a number of individuals Outward supports are passionate about expressing themselves through art. We would also like to upgrade our sensory garden as it is an important feature of Catherine House, where adults with learning disabilities or autism live. It provides a calming area that contributes to the wellbeing of the people we support. At this moment in time, with a cost of living crisis, these items and renovation are expensive but are vital to the ongoing support of the members of Hub Club. This is why I am running a half marathon because I believe quality activities and leisure is important for adults with learning disabilities to engage in.

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