Welcome to my Just Giving fundraising page! I am running the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon for Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children (SNAC) in order to raise as much money as possible.
This is a charity that is close to our family due to Liams struggle with arthritis. Thanks to charities like SNAC and the help they gave Liam through the hard times doing his teenage years through to adulthood he has already completed a marathon and wanted to do this to give something back to help others going through what he did.
They are a fantastic Charity and I would be so grateful if you could take the time to sponsor me to help the cause and to motivate me in my training!
On the 26th of April this year, I am taking on the London Marathon as a challenge for myself.
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at just 15 months old at Yorkhill Children’s Hospital. Growing up, arthritis is all I’ve ever known — from steroid injections and medications to MRIs and physiotherapy.
There have been periods where I haven’t been able to get out of bed or even dress myself, so being in a physical position where I can take on a marathon feels incredibly significant. I want to use this opportunity to give back to the people and organisations who supported my family and I at a time when we had no understanding of JIA or how to cope with it.
Therefore I have chosen to raise money for SNAC (Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children). If me taking part in this marathon can inspire even one young person to believe their condition does not define their future, then every mile I run will be worth it.
Thank you in advance for any donations/sharing of my post, your support is appreciated.🤍
Decided to give myself a new challenge always wanted to try a marathon so here we are!!
My son Kian has JIA (juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and SNAC has been a great support over the years so looking to raise a few pound and raise awareness for this great charity anything big or small would be greatly appreciated 💜
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