On the 8th October Simone & me will be running the Yorkshire Marathon in support of our new company charity the Inspire Chorley Youth Zone.

Opening in 2018 the Chorley Youth Zone will be a purpose-built facility for the borough’s young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities.

The centre will be open 7 days a week and offer over 20 action packed activities from sports, rock climbing, arts & media production to dance, drama, Health, Beauty & Wellbeing.

This infrastructure is based upon OnSide Youth Zones 21st Century Youth Facility Model and young people from across Chorley will have access to all these fantastic facilities for a cost of £5 for an annual membership and 50p per visit. The Youth Zone will provide a safe environment where young people can come and enjoy themselves and will enable young people to raise their aspirations and confidence to create a happier and healthier generation.

More info and a fab video about the project can be found by following this link http://www.inspireyouthzone.org/about-inspire/

It will be an amazing place for the young people of Chorley, where they can have fun, make friends & learn new skills – and all of us at G2S are keen to help in every way we can.

Following my only other marathon 2 years ago I vowed that I would never put myself through one again..... but we’re back!

The training has been really hard and the long +17mile runs have made me question why I would want to have another go… but I’m sure running for such a great cause will help on the day

We’d really appreciate any support you can give… we’ll keep you updated of how the marathon goes and how your donation will help this amazing project.