It’s been just over a month since I took on my last charity challenge, and I’m starting to get withdrawal symptoms!

So, on Sunday 16th October I'll be taking on the Oxford Half Marathon to raise funds for SpecialEffect, with a team of colleagues from Humand Talent.

SpecialEffect are transforming the lives of people with physical challenges right across the world through the innovative use of technology. At the core of this mission is their work to optimise inclusion, enjoyment and quality of life by helping people control video games to the best of their abilities. SpecialEffect’s team of occupational therapists and gaming specialists in the UK create bespoke control setups for hundreds of individuals each year, while their R&D team use what they learn in the field to develop freely available resources and solutions to help level the playing field for gamers with physical challenges all over the world.

This mission of inclusion extends beyond gaming, whether that’s by using eye-gaze technology to bring communication, independence and hope for people in intensive care units with a severe injury or illness, or by using telepresent robots to reconnect medically isolated children with their education and friends. Whatever SpecialEffect do, they’re committed to making life better for the people that need it, for as long as possible.

If you'd like to support the amazing work of SpecialEffect, please hit the donate button - any amount is greatly appreciated. 

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