This year I'm running the London Landmarks Half marathon and the Cotswolds 75km for Growing Hope.

I believe the wrap-around care Growing Hope provide for families with additional needs is incredible. Every child should be given the chance to thrive - this charity gives every child in their care the opportunity to do so. Often as the child is recieving therapy the family are hugely impacted too.

Growing Hope offers free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We bring hope to children through free therapy services. We grow hope for families where hope has been lost due to isolation or rejection. We share hope in Jesus because he brings hope even in the most difficult situations.  

Growing Hope provides a range of therapies including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and music therapy to help children and young people reach their potential. They also provide support for parents, carers and siblings through groups and courses.

Research suggests that families aren’t getting the support they need on the NHS as services are currently stretched. Growing Hope aims to bridge the gap by providing support for families who are desperate for help. Each clinic costs £50,000 to run a year and they are entirely dependent on donations and grants. Please give what you can to help transform the lives of children with additional needs and their families. 

For more info visit their web page -  www.growinghope.org.uk