A Bognor Regis man is taking part in the Brighton Marathon to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity.
Benjamin Tinker, 33 will be joining thousands to attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run on Sunday 18 April. The route around the city and along the coast will be generally fast and reasonably flat.
Benjamin said: “I work with people with learning disabilities and many have epilepsy. I also have several friends affected by the condition so I’d like to do my bit to help. This will be a personal challenge to me too as I’ve only ever run half marathons before.”
Benjamin hopes to raise £400 to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. To show your support for Benjamin and Epilepsy Action, please visit www.justgiving.com/Benjamin-Tinker and donate online. The money raised by Benjamin will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action.
Epilepsy Action has a huge variety of fundraising events suitable for all ages and abilities. The events can be a fun and exciting challenge with the added bonus of making a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy. To find out more visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved
Epilepsy Action celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year. The charity directly helps more than 688,000 people every year through a range of services including its advice and information service, branch network, Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050 and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk