I am running the London Marathon as it has been a goal of mine for a while. I have been nervous over the last couple of years to run it but having watched it the last 3 times and seeing the impact that it has on people I know who run it I have been inspired to do it myself.

Running for United Response is an honour. They are a fantastic cause who help so many people every year. The focus of United Response is to provide support to people with learning disabilities and mental health illnesses. Raising money for them is a great reason to run the marathon as well I know it is going to a good place.

Since 1973 United Response has been fighting for a society where everyone has the right to live the life they choose, no matter their disability. United Response's first service was a single house for twelve adults in West Sussex. Now, we operate in over 350 locations, employing over 3,500 staff and supporting over 2,000 people. The core of our work is supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently. Increasingly, our services are developing into place-based community hubs where we facilitate active community involvement among the people we support. Everyone has the right to feel connected, have choice and respect, build relationships, be recognised for their strengths, and call their communities home. Your donations support people with learning disabilities to develop skills and gain confidence to live fulfilling and active lives.