Toby Newsome

Toby and Mimi's Exeter Half Marathon fundraiser for Stamma

Fundraising for Stamma

£142
raised of £250 target
Event: Great West Run 2025, on 25 May 2025 Start fundraising for this event
Stamma

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RCN 1089967, Scotland SC038866
We provide support & information to people who stammer + tackle the stigma.

Story

We’re running a half marathon in May for STAMMA, a cause that’s incredibly close to both of our hearts. Stammering is often misunderstood, and for many, it comes with unnecessary stigma, shame, and barriers in daily life. As someone who stammers, Toby knows first-hand how difficult it can be to navigate situations where speech is expected to be effortless. But stammering is just another way of speaking, and no one should feel held back because of it.

Every conversation can feel like a challenge, the pressure to come across as confident, articulate, and in control, whether in a seminar, ordering a coffee, or just chatting with friends. The fear of being judged, seeing someone react awkwardly, or having them try to finish sentences can make even the simplest interactions exhausting. But stammering isn’t a weakness, and it shouldn’t be something people try to hide. That’s why breaking the stigma is so important, so that people who stammer don’t feel they have to change who they are just to fit in.

That’s why we’re running for STAMMA, a charity dedicated to changing public perceptions of stammering and ensuring that people who stammer are heard, respected, and supported. Over the next few years, STAMMA is pushing every organisation to become accessible to people who stammer, so that stammering is expected, planned for, and met with understanding rather than awkwardness.

To achieve this, they need to scale up their training, support, and services, and that’s where you come in. Every donation, big or small, will help STAMMA provide the resources needed to challenge stigma, educate businesses and institutions, and create a world where people who stammer can speak freely without fear.

If you can, please support our run and help make a real difference. Thank you!

Here are just a few of the ways your donations could help:

💙 £10 Covers two calls or webchats to their Helpline Service.
💙 £25 Pays for two Resource Packs for Speech & Language Therapists or teachers.
💙 £50 Supports their Helpline Services for one hour.
💙 £120 Fuels one day of the Advocacy Service.
💙 £250 Runs a specialist training workshop for employers.
💙 £500 Provides support for an employee seeking help at work.

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About the charity

Stamma

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1089967, Scotland SC038866
We work to create a better world for people who stammer through our specialist training for employers and our many support services. Our advocacy team fights for justice and we run outstanding, award-winning educational campaigns. Membership is free to all. Every donation counts, thank you!

Donation summary

Total raised
£142.00
+ £33.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£142.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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