I’m running my first ever marathon (go big or go home) with the aim a raising £2000 for SportsAid.

SportsAid’s mission is to encourage, enable and empower the next generation of British athletes to achieve their ambitions in sport and life!

Over 1,000 talented young sports stars - the vast majority aged 12 to 18 - are nominated to SportsAid each year to receive financial support and a range of personal development opportunities. These athletes are the country’s brightest prospects having been selected and put forward to the charity by the national governing bodies of more than 60 sports. The support they receive from SportsAid acts as a real motivational boost as it is often the first recognition they are given outside of their support network. Most of the athletes also rely heavily on their parents as they have no other funding.

The typical value of a SportsAid award is £1,000 and the charity works hard every year to try and ensure each nominated athlete is given the support they deserve. This includes workshop sessions, both online and in-person, where athletes are offered mentoring by Olympians and Paralympians, as well as gaining advice from industry experts on performance lifestyle management, mental wellbeing, practical nutrition, restful sleep and telling your story through the media to help with their profile and further sponsorship. Fundraising is absolutely pivotal to achieving this and your support will make a direct impact!

The money you donate to SportsAid is able to help athletes in many different ways - no matter how big or small your donations will be much appreciated!