Thanks for visiting my 2024 London Marathon fundraising page!

Sooooo last year I may have got drunk and signed up to do the London Marathon... I was fully confident that I'd never be picked in the raffle for places, but shortly after I got a call from the lovely folk at SpecialEffect! They very kindly offered me the chance to raise money as part of this epic event and were good enough to let me down gently, with the news that I'd now have to run 26 miles.

In case you haven't heard, SpecialEffect is a charity that enables people with severe physical disabilities to use technology for communication and leisure, playing video games when they otherwise wouldn't be able to using whichever part(s) of their body that work best. It’s so important that everyone can join in with family & friends, to be included and not left out. All too often disability leaves a person isolated. 

SpecialEffect assess a person's needs and adapt technology to harness whatever controlled movement they have, and create bespoke gaming setups to enable them to play to the best of their abilities. Being included hugely benefits mental wellbeing and quality of life – bringing much needed independence, fun and escapism. Their support is completely free of charge and is for life, particularly important for when things change and need to be adapted.

I'm equally terrified and excited about running a marathon, but I'm hoping to do everyone proud and make a difference for the people supported by this incredible charity. The people at SpecialEffect care deeply about others and making the world a better place. Anything you can give to help will make a huge, positive difference in the lives of those they support.