Paul Lockyer

[p]At the third time of asking, surely, this time we will actually make it to the streets of London on 3rd October 2021[/p][p]Back in April 2020 when the first attempt was postponed I ran for 2.6hours around my local area for the alternative 2.6 charity challenge. After a summer of not training I walked 26miles from Milton Keynes to home in Podington in October 2020 for the virtual London Marathon - with the welcome company of a few buddies for the last couple of hours.[/p][p]Now, two and a half years after securing my place, it is really happening.[/p][p]Your support for not yet running the marathon in London has been amazing - thanks so much. Any additional support to finally get over the line will be much appreciated.[/p][p]Read below for more about this charity and why it's important to me.[/p][p]We are Northampton Mencap. We provide a social centre for people with learning disabilities to meet, interact and develop. We aim to enhance and improve significantly the well being of people with learning disabilities in Northampton. We work together to foster stronger relationships and improve health, competence, choice, respect and inclusion in community life.[/p][p]As a charity with no regular source of funding we rely entirely on donations and our enthusiastic, hard working volunteers and trustees to continue to deliver our long term commitment to our community.[/p][p]By supporting Northampton Mencap you will be helping us to support people with a learning disability to live the life they choose, and do the things they love.[/p][p]We all really appreciate all your support and thank you for you donations.[/p][p]Mencap members, volunteers and trustees.[/p]