Vicky's London Marathon 2022 page

Vicky Healy is raising money for Communication Matters / ISAAC (UK)
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London Marathon 2022 · 2 October 2022 ·

Communication Matters aims to increase public awareness & knowledge of the needs of people with communication disabilities who benefit from other ways of speaking (e.g. symbols/technology systems). It provides convenient information & organises an annual conference, roadshows & study days UK-wide.

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If you have opened the link, then hopefully you are interested in this cause so please read on.....

Many moons ago as a child, I vowed that I would run the London marathon.... a completely ridiculous notion for someone who despises long distance running.... but hey ho! The compelling theme tune, the silly costumes, the chance of a medal......

I have diligently entered the ballot for several years now and each time I didn't get in, I secretly fist pumped and thought.....maybe next time..... BUT..... this was the year that my "luck" changed! And on Sunday 2nd October 2022, I shall be pounding the streets with thousands of others to run the 26.2 miles..... *gulp* . The reality makes my tummy churn on a regular basis but I'm trying to tell myself that the once in a lifetime experience will make it all worthwhile......

Since I found out I got a place back in March, I have had to up my running game..... Not gonna lie, it's been a real struggle - I don't do early mornings, I don't like anyone to see me actually run, I don't do hills, I'm quite old these days with a dodgy pelvic floor, dodgy knees and a brain that constantly tells me I just can't do it! So the ONLY way I can increase my motivation (apart from ticking off a bucket list entry) is to raise some cash for a couple of really excellent causes that are important to me....... If you've got this far, I hope this is where you can help.....

My two charities are Communication Matters (charity no. 327500) www.communicationmatters.org.uk and Barnardo's (charity no. 215250) www.barnardos.org.uk. As I can only name one charity per page, please donate to whichever you prefer or split between the 2! 

I was a Trustee of Communication Matters for 7 years and my job is as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist supporting young people with complex communication needs using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) in schools. Communication Matters supports people using AAC and their families by raising awareness, holding events and study days, campaigning for equitable services for provision of AAC equipment and participating in ground-breaking research to improve the lives of anyone in the UK using AAC.

Soooooo..... if you're still with me please please dig deep and find a few pennies to help make the blisters and achy muscles all worth it...... I know times are about to get really tricky for lots of people so totally appreciate if you can spare a few quid to add to the total...... 

Thank you thank you in advance and wish me a whole heap of luck.... as long as I don't finish after that bloke in the metal diving suit, I'll be fine!



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