I am delighted to be running the 2025 London Marathon on behalf of Able Child. Following in the footsteps of my Dad and Uncle, who have both run this marathon for Able Child, but also my grandfather who was instrumental in setting up the Uganda Society for Disabled Children. Being one of the original charities now under the umbrella of Able Child Africa, USDC celebrate their 40th anniversary this year.

Dr Hugh Oliver spent 16 years of his life as a missionary doctor in Kampala, Uganda, where he experienced directly the needs of disabled children who visited the hospital where he worked. This led him to create the charity now know as USDC to provide much needed support for children who would otherwise be marginalised.

I was fortunate to be able to visit Uganda in 2017 and experience the beauty of both the country and the people who live there. During my time there, we visited two girls we sponsor at their school and it was clear to see how important an education and a start in life that we take for granted was to them. It cannot be overstated how crucial it is that Africa’s most vulnerable children receive this.

Please help me to raise as much money as possible to support the vital work Able Child do across Africa to care for the individuals that need it the most.

Thank you!

Isaac.

Able Child works toward a world in which no child with a disability is left behind. They support a network of African organisations to protect, educate and amplify the voices of children and young people with disabilities, so that they are able to thrive.

Children like Juma. Juma is six years old and lives with his mother in Malawi. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is a physical disability that can affect movement and posture, and it also means that communication can sometimes be a challenge. Without the correct support, Juma was in danger of falling behind.

Through our project, in partnership with the Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA), Juma was introduced to specialist caregivers who better understood the assistance he needed. Juma was helped in communicating his needs and understanding others. Juma began to thrive among his peers, making friends along the way.

We want to support more children like Juma. Donations you make will help them do so.