Suzanne Yates

Suzanne's London Marathon 2023 page

Fundraising for The Lake District Calvert Trust
£1,090
raised of £1,600 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
We enable people with disabilities to achieve their full potential

Story

On April 23rd 2023 I will be running the London Marathon for a second time to raise money for the Calvert Trust. This wonderful charity allows disabled children and adults to reach their potential through the challenge of outdoor adventure.

As many people know we have an autistic son Hayden who is 10 years old. When we were given the opportunity to attend the Calvert Trust in the Lake District as a family for four nights in 2021 we jumped at the chance but never imagined the long lasting effect it would have.

In just four days Hayden achieved so much and to see him develop his confidence and be himself in an environment without judgement was wonderful to see. He was so proud of himself when he completed a zip line and lit his own campfire to toast marshmallows! Our daughter Erin also had a fabulous week making friends with children who understood the ups and downs that come with having an autistic sibling.

I am so grateful to be given this opportunity to give back to the Calvert Trust and help them to support more people with disabilities to challenge themselves in the great outdoors.

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About the charity

The Lake District Calvert Trust provides residential outdoor activity courses for people of all ages with physical, sensory, learning, behavioural and/or mental disabilities. Its mission is to challenge disability through outdoor adventure. Pioneering equipment adaptations, and intensive, instructor-led activity programmes (that include climbing, abseiling, canoeing, sailing, horse/trap driving, archery, orienteering and paragliding), provide an environment whose aims are to teach, challenge, motivate, engender confidence in ability, promote independence, and foster integration. All instructors are highly trained and specialist qualified, and the facilities are specially adapted and fully accessible to all. The Lake District Calvert Trust provides a unique and life-changing experience for those with disabilities, who are encouraged to believe that it’s what you CAN do that counts.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,090.00
+ £238.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,090.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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