Hi I'm Sam a 26 year old trainee play therapist and teaching assistant with a passion for supporting children's emotional well being. I studied psychology at university and have always been interested in helping children feel safe, heard and understood.

Alongside my training and my work in schools, I also love sport and keeping active so taking on the Run Cheltenham Half Marathon 2026 felt like the perfect opportunity to combine two things I care deeply about.

On Sunday 20th September 2026 I will be running 13.1 miles. The event is one of the UK's most popular town centre half marathons and attracts thousands of runners each year.

I am running to raise money for Toucan for Children, a wonderful play therapy charity that supports children and young people through therapeutic play. Play therapy can make a huge difference in helping children process emotions, experiences and challenges and I am proud to support the charity that provides this vital work.

Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much and help Toucan for Children continue to support children who need it the most.

Thank you so much for your support!