Hi all, I’m running the Frankfurt Marathon (Oct 26) to raise funds for The Child Psychology Service (TCPS). Training is slightly consuming my life (follow my training here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/37354857) but is going relatively well so I should make it to the start line(!) and am hoping for a sizeable PR(!!) from my first and only road marathon 3.5 years ago.

I have chosen to fundraise for TCPS as my sister (Sophini) works for them and I have heard about the really important work they do in supporting children with emotional, social, behavioural, and mental health difficulties. They work directly with children, or with the people who care for them (including parents, carers, teachers, social workers, health visitors, etc.). TCPS is a Community Interest Company which means that it is not run for profit; instead, they reinvest their surplus to improve their services. They are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, evidencing the great work that they do! For more information, please visit: www.thechildpsychologyservice.co.uk

In particular, the funds raised will contribute towards TCPS’s plans to create a sensory garden for their visiting children, where they can reflect, sit with their therapists, get some fresh air, be with nature and play! Any donation would be greatly appreciated to help make this vision become real :)

On closing the fundraising page (two weeks after the marathon), I will withdraw and transfer the funds directly to TCPS. It's the most efficient way to donate and saves time and costs.

Thanks again! Yan