Sophie was a victim of bullying and was also someone who stood up for people who were bullied. Due to having Lupus, her appearance would change due to medications, her physical abilities would change if she was having a flare.  She never let these things stop her or dampen her spirits - and because she knew how it felt to be bullied, she would stick up for others she saw being bullied.

That's why we know she would have wanted us to raise funds for the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), who works tirelessly to unite against bullying and create environments where children feel safe to be themselves without fear of bullying be it online or face to face.

Over 30% of children and young people experienced bullying in the last year. With nearly one child in every classroom experiencing bullying every day. Bullying significantly impacts a child's life and their experience of adulthood. Adults who were bullied as a child are more likely to:

- Experience a range of mental health issues

- Leave school with no qualifications

- Not be in stable relationships 

Donate today to make a difference and help us to stop bullying for good.