​To keep Sarah’s beautiful spirit alive, we are launching a project centered on the things she loved most: reading, the magic of characters, and the extraordinary places a good book can take the imagination.

We are incredibly proud to partner with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books. Sarah always championed the joy of reading, and she cherished above all else the time spent reading to Theo and Immy. Because her values align so seamlessly with the mission of Seven Stories, we know this is the most fitting way to honor her memory while inspiring a new generation to fall in love with books.

How It Started:

The inspiration for this fundraising began with Theo and Immy themselves. For their 8th and 6th birthday parties, instead of accepting birthday presents, they asked their friends and family to donate to Seven Stories. Their selflessness set this whole journey in motion.

Seven Runs for Seven Stories:

Inspired by the kids, I decided to take on a challenge of my own: Seven Runs for Seven Stories—a series of seven races, each dedicated to classic storytelling themes. What started on a chilly December morning has grown into an incredible journey across the region:

Saltwell 10k - The Quest

Quayside 10k - Comedy

Town Moor Half Marathon - Voyage and Return

Beyond Newcastle Ultra Marathon - Overcoming the Monster

The Angel View Race - Rags to Riches

Great North 10k - Tragedy

The Great North Run (The final chapter) - Rebirth

What We Are Building:

We are launching this partnership with an initial contribution, but we need your help to take it further. Together, we are raising funds to kickstart a community book in Sarah’s name. This initiative will cover the vital creative foundations needed to bring the project to life.

Our goal is simple:

To share Sarah’s enduring love for literature and ensure that more children—and their families—can discover the magic of a great story. We would be so grateful if you would consider supporting this campaign and helping us build a legacy that will inspire readers for years to come.