My Story

Hi, I'm Becky and I'm running the London Marathon 2025 for Mencap.

To be very honest, when I applied to enter this marathon I was secretly hoping there would be no places left! However, now that I know I have a place I'm very excited and can't stop smiling about it (long may it last.....the smile not the marathon!).

 I'm running for Mencap because my son, Samuel, had Down Syndrome. Unfortunately he didn't live long enough to be able to have used an organization like Mencap. My daughter, Alice, is also running for Mencap and it's great that we will be spending time training together and motivating each other.

Please consider helping me by donating here for this amazing charity. Many thanks.

Team Mencap
Right now, people with a learning disability face inequalities in every area of life with almost 1 in 3 young people with a learning disability spending less than 1 hour outside their home on a typical Saturday. 

They face barriers finding a job, accessing activities in their local community and receiving good quality healthcare. We tackle these issues head on by providing support in a way that meets individual needs and encourages greater independence.

We give expert advice and information that empowers people and their families. And we campaign relentlessly for changes that brings greater equality for people with a learning disability.

By supporting Team Mencap you will be helping us to support people with a learning disability to live the life they choose, and do the things they love.