Emma, who is a Lead Paediatric Audiologist in Harlow is extremely passionate about her job. Her dedication and drive to make a difference to people’s lives has led her to embark on a mission to run in Virgin’s London Marathon 2016 in order to raise money for Sense, a charity close to Emma’s heart.

‘I have worked in Audiology for a long time, working with both hearing impaired adults and children and seen the difficulties they face. It’s why I am so proud to have the opportunity to run for a charity that supports their needs.’

Sense is a national charity that supports children and adults who are deafblind or have sensory impairments to develop their talents and help them to be independent. To run in aid of the charity Emma has pledged to raise an incredible £1,500 and to help reach this she has organised a few events. The first is Afternoon Tea on 24th October 2015 at Cooks Spinney School in Harlow, Essex.

‘We have delicious cakes and a raffle with some amazing prizes that have been donated by companies including Mediplacements. Everyone is very much welcome to come join us’ Says Emma. So why not pop along from 1-4pm to show your support and enjoy a delightful afternoon of treats.

This aside, Emma still has to squeeze in as much training time as possible and keep herself motivated for her biggest challenge yet. To do this she has entered herself into a race nearly every month of at least 10k until the marathon.

Emma at the Nuts Challenge Race in September 2015

Emma is a great inspiration and together we can all help her to raise money for a worthwhile cause. To donation, please visit Emma’s page by clicking here. Even the smallest donation can make the biggest difference.

To find out more information on Sense, the cause Emma is working hard to support please click here.

We would like to wish Emma the best of luck on her mission and have full faith that all her hard work and training will pay off!

Emma’s key dates that are keeping her motivated are:
-25th October 2015 – The Great South Run 10 miles with her friends also running the marathon with her.
-8th November 2015 – The Royal Parks Winter Series. Greenwich Park 10K.
-December 2015- Carol singing at local supermarkets.
-5th December 2015 – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K.
-Early 2016- Events such as a charity disco & quiz night
-20th February 2016 – Sense Training Day.
-13th March 2016 – Silverstone Half Marathon.

Emma would like to give a special mention to Stanley4Fitness who encouraged and supported her into entering the marathon in the first place.