On June 25th, the Southport 10k & Half Marathon took place in the picturesque Southport coastline and town centre gathering more than a thousand runners.
Among them were our amazing carers Jamie Speirs and Clint Oliver along with our client Mike. The three of them successfully completed the running challenge of 10k raising funds in aid of the Cerebral Palsy Sport organisation.
As a regular carer of Mike, Jamie was inspired to raise more awareness of people living with cerebral palsy and their capability to be physically active and enjoy sports as any other else. The need to encourage more people with cerebral palsy to live more active life became more prominent during the pandemic where people with a disability have been disproportionately affected and become less active.
Needless to say, Mike was excited to join Jamie as he has cerebral palsy and knows the benefits of staying physically active. The duo then became a trio when Clint, one of Mike’s carers who attends when needed for double-up calls, joined the team. Therefore, the trio decided to sign in for Southport 10K & Half Marathon and challenge their will and bodies in the name of a good cause, a cause close to their hearts.
“We just wanted to say how great it was on Sunday to see Jamie and Mike doing the 10k. It was amazing! It’s been great for Mike to be involved in training for the big day, we really appreciate the efforts Jamie makes to enable Mike to improve his life experience.” – Mike’s Mum & Dad
After the successful run on June 25th , they are almost a step closer to their next goal, reaching £1000. You can help them cross the finish line by supporting their cause here.
The Cerebral Palsy Sport organisation aims to provide help and support to people with Cerebral Palsy to be able to access the sports sector and enjoy being physically active while prompting emotional well-being throughout their lives. Moreover, the organisation is recognised as a National Disability Sport Organisation collaborating with local, regional and national partners to provide a physical activity that is accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages with cerebral palsy – children, young people and adults, all across the UK.
