ABOUT ME / THE REASON

THE REASON
BEHIND THE NUMBERS.

There are 16 million people in the UK living with a disability — one in four of us. Yet millions of people continue to face barriers and inequalities that can make everyday life harder.

Source: Scope's campaigns

01 / WHY IT MATTERS

This is a cause that matters personally to me.

I work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and every day I see their incredible abilities, determination and potential. I also have the privilege of working alongside some amazing people who dedicate themselves to supporting these young people and make a genuine difference to their lives.

I've seen what can happen when a young person is given the right support, encouragement and opportunity. I've seen confidence grow, barriers overcome and young people achieve things that might once have seemed out of reach.

But I've also become increasingly aware of what happens beyond the school gates.

The dedicated support available in school isn't always there throughout the rest of someone's life. There can be a lack of appropriate services, resources, opportunities and funding. Young people who have been surrounded by people advocating for them and helping them fulfil their potential can enter adulthood and find that the support available to them changes dramatically.

That's what has motivated me to do this.

The ability and potential don't disappear when someone leaves school — and neither should the support and opportunities available to them.

02 / THE CHALLENGE

That's why I've chosen to raise money for Scope.

Scope works towards a fairer society, providing practical support, campaigning for change and challenging the barriers and inequalities that prevent people with additional needs from having the same opportunities as everyone else.

I wanted to take something I enjoy and turn it into something that could contribute, even in a small way, to that work.

So I've created Buzz3x3 — a 156-week challenge to run 3,000 km, cycle 9,000 km and lift a cumulative 3 million kg.

The numbers make up the challenge, but they're not the reason behind it.

The reason is the incredible young people I work with, the people I see working tirelessly to support them, and my belief that the opportunities available to those young people shouldn't diminish when they leave school.

Every kilometre run, every kilometre cycled and every kilogram lifted will take me closer to completing Buzz3x3. More importantly, I hope they will help raise money and awareness for Scope and the work they do.

If you can donate, thank you. Every contribution, however big or small, will help. And if you can't donate, sharing the challenge and helping spread the word means a great deal too.

THREE CHALLENGES. ONE MISSION.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity and support to fulfil their potential — at school and beyond.

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