A Littlehampton man is preparing to lace up his running shoes to complete the BUPA Great South Run. Stuart Withers will take part in aid of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation.
Stuart, 38, will take part in Europe’s leading 10-mile road race on Sunday 24 October to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. He has chosen to run for Epilepsy Action because he has epilepsy.
Stuart will join 23,000 others to race through the streets of Southsea, Portsmouth. The fast, flat course will take runners past various landmarks including HMS Victory and the Spinnaker Tower.
Stuart said: "I am not a natural runner so this event is certainly a personal challenge, but it is a challenge I am very excited about. I have had epilepsy since I was 14 and Epilepsy Action has been a great source of information and support. I have been an Accredited Volunteer for Epilepsy Action for a while but I wanted to take my support for the charity to the next level. Whilst I am really looking forward to the run, I think I am most looking forward to finishing!”
Michael White, fundraising events officer at Epilepsy Action said: “The BUPA Great South Run has proved a very successful and popular event for Epilepsy Action in previous years. It has helped raise £24,000 to support people affected by epilepsy.”
Stuart is hoping to raise over £500. To show your support for Stuart and Epilepsy
Action, visit www.justgiving.com/stuart-withers The money raised will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action.
Epilepsy Action is a registered charity that helps over 688,000 people every year through a range of services. These include its advice and information services, branch network and Sapphire Nurse Scheme. Epilepsy is a neurological condition which affects people of all ages and walks of life. One in every 131 people in the UK has epilepsy.
Epilepsy Action still has guaranteed places available until 24 September for the Great South Run. To sign up or find out more, please call Michael White on 0113 210 8800 or email events@epilepsy.org.uk