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Great South Run 2026 🏃‍♀️

Sophie Badman is raising money for Samaritans

AJ Bell Great South Run 2026 · 18 October 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. We make sure there’s always someone to listen if you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal. And we unite to raise awareness and campaign for suicide prevention. For more information visit www.samaritans.org

Story

Samaritans is a charity very close to my heart, I am back to a running challenge to fundraise 😊

I reached out to Samaritans a few years ago when I was struggling, having a volunteer listen to me and be there when I needed someone was life saving 💚

I started running soon after and it became the BEST headspace, I’ve battled various injuries over the years but running is something I love and always helps burn off some energy!

I met an incredible listening volunteer in 2019 whilst helping with the Samaritans Christmas campaign who gave me the courage to become a listening volunteer myself, we’ve stayed friends ever since that day and have done many armchair interviews over the years 💚

I have now been a listening volunteer for nearly 6 years, it is a privilege to be there for others and give back that time and space that someone once gave me. The importance of listening should never be underrated.

I’ve done a few fundraising challenges for Samaritans over the years, I am always proud to wear that running top and raise awareness for the listening service and I am EXCITED to do it again!

It costs £10 to answer a call for help, please donate if you can, we would really appreciate all your support.

Thank you 💚

Donation summary

Total
£180.00
+ £30.00 Gift Aid
Online
£180.00
Offline
£0.00

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