Momentum Children's Charity

Whitney & Cat’s London Marathon Fundraiser

Whitney Polacek & Cat Powers

Whitney Polacek & Cat Powers

My Story

On 26 April, I will be running the London Marathon for my son, Charlie, who has SMA Type 1.

Charlie’s diagnosis changed everything for our family, but we have also been met with extraordinary kindness along the way. One of the greatest sources of support has been Momentum, a local charity that supports families with children with life-limiting conditions.

Momentum has cared for our whole family, supporting Aggie through play therapy, checking in on me with regular phone calls, and giving us precious respite breaks that helped us feel like a family again, not just caregivers.

This is a joint fundraising page with my dear friend Whitney, whose love and support have meant more than words. Together, we are running to give back to a charity that continues to lift families like ours during their hardest seasons.

Every mile is run with hope for Charlie, for our family, and for the many families Momentum supports. Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping Momentum continue their incredible work. 

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Funded

  • Target
    £6,000
  • Raised so far
    £6,846
  • Number of donors
    104

My Story

On 26 April, I will be running the London Marathon for my son, Charlie, who has SMA Type 1.

Charlie’s diagnosis changed everything for our family, but we have also been met with extraordinary kindness along the way. One of the greatest sources of support has been Momentum, a local charity that supports families with children with life-limiting conditions.

Momentum has cared for our whole family, supporting Aggie through play therapy, checking in on me with regular phone calls, and giving us precious respite breaks that helped us feel like a family again, not just caregivers.

This is a joint fundraising page with my dear friend Whitney, whose love and support have meant more than words. Together, we are running to give back to a charity that continues to lift families like ours during their hardest seasons.

Every mile is run with hope for Charlie, for our family, and for the many families Momentum supports. Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping Momentum continue their incredible work.