The final three members of this year’s Marathon team are Philip, Richard and Richard!
Read on to find out why they’re running for the Centre and how you can support them;
Philip
I am deeply passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by MS. As I prepare to tackle the London Marathon for the first time, I am dedicating my race to supporting the Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, a cause that holds great significance to me.
In January of this year, I had the privilege of visiting the Centre for the first time. Witnessing firsthand the incredible work they do and the positive impact they have on the MS community has left an indelible mark on me.
This year marks a special milestone for the Centre as they celebrate 40 years of dedicated service to individuals living with MS. As they continue their vital work, I am more inspired than ever to raise both awareness and funds to support their mission.
With each step of the marathon, I am driven by the belief that together, we can provide vital support services and therapies to improve the lives of those impacted by this condition.
Join me on this marathon journey as we strive to bring hope and support to the MS community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with MS.
Richard L.
After learning, for the eighth consecutive year, that I hadn’t secured a spot in the upcoming London Marathon, I resolved to explore entry through the charity route. This led me to make my first-ever call to the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre, an organisation I knew little about. To my pleasant surprise, they generously offered me a place. What a great result!
I was fortunate enough to schedule a visit to the Centre in December. During my time there, I had the pleasure of meeting the dedicated staff and volunteers, received a comprehensive tour of the facility (the oxygen chamber is truly remarkable!), and gained valuable insights into the challenging aspects of MS, its symptoms, and the unique experiences of individuals affected.
I then spent a day helping to contact the winners of the charity’s Christmas tombola, what a joyful way to spend a day!
Reflecting on this experience, I find myself contemplating why I didn’t explore the charity route earlier. Please support me in raising as much money as possible for this amazing cause.
Richard S.
A few years back my friend Steve got MS. I have run a half marathon dressed as a dinosaur for this charity with Jo his wife and run round the lake at Eton Dorney too many times for a marathon! So this year when I got a balloted place to run in the London Marathon it was a no brainer which charity I was going to run for – I mean it’s kind of easy coz I already have the t-shirt!
The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre has become a life line for Steve and Jo – it is a place that has not only given Steve specialist treatment but is also a place where they can meet others with MS and support each other.
The charity runs a Centre in Reading that is entirely focused on the needs of people with MS. They receive no NHS funding and need to raise £450,000 every year to make sure that local people with MS get the support they need.
There is no cure for MS but the right support is life-changing. Every donation made today will help over 300 local people with MS manage their symptoms and live healthier lives.
Thank you so much for your support.
