My Story

Hi, my name is Sophie and I've chosen to run the 2024 London Marathon in aid of Mencap. 
Mencap is a charity which supports individuals with learning disabilities and provides them with essential services that they may otherwise struggle to get, like supported living and restbite. 

This charity is close to my heart as my younger brother, Lucas, has several learning disabilities which came as result of being born 24 weeks premature. It is important to my family that Lucas will be able to access these resources which Mencap provide with the help of charity fundraising as he becomes older. 
Not only does Mencap provide these important services, but they also challenge the stigma around learning disabilities and disabilities in general. This is important because it allows society to be more accepting of people who face extra challenges in day to day life.
There is a common misconception that people with learning disabilities are less able to live a fulfilled life like someone without disabilities, this however is not the case.

By donating towards my fundraiser for Mencap you'd be allowing Mencap to continue their amazing supportive work.

I would appreciate any support and any donations x