The London Marathon is widely regarded as one of the world’s most recognisable major marathons and offers a true physical and mental test. 

Having set a new Guinness World Record with my time 2021 London Marathon finishing time I returned, smashed my PB, set a new Guinness World Record and it was all for the fantastic Whizz-Kidz.  

Why Whizz-Kidz?

I’ve been fortunate to witness the impact of the charity’s work; seeing young, shy and nervous wheelchair users turn into confident adults, leading sessions with younger wheelchair users.

The experiences faced by young wheelchair users will shape them into who they become in the future. The work Whizz-Kids are doing is crucial to maximising young wheelchair users and their potential to overcome barriers presented to disabled people.

All donations will go towards Whizz-Kidz who will help support young wheelchair users in a number of ways. For example:

• £45 could pay for a young wheelchair user to attend their local Whizz-Kidz Club for an hour, reducing social isolation, and providing an opportunity to gain confidence.

• £260 could enable Whizz-Kidz to see a young person and their family at a local Mobility Clinic, where Therapists and Engineers will assess their needs and handover the right piece of equipment.

• £1,000 could enable Whizz-Kidz to provide an adapted trike for a disabled child. These adapted trikes give children a safe and fun way to exercise.

• £3,700 could enable Whizz-Kidz to provide a manual wheelchair for a disabled child, which is comfortable, well-fitting and lightweight.

• £5,500 could enable Whizz-Kidz to provide a powered wheelchair, helping a child to participate fully at school and in social activities and allowing them to keep up with siblings and classmates.