Racing Welfare was started in 2000 as a charity to support everyone in this tough profession including stud, stable and support staff. It supports them from recruitment through to retirement. 

 

Although I am not directly involved with the sport, I am passionate about it. I also have very close friends and family in the profession who have often reached out to the charity for support. 

 

Recent stories of hardship, depression and even suicide have highlighted its importance and resonated with me personally as I fight the challenges of my own mental health every day. 

 

I would be so grateful if you felt you could support me in the marathon - I am a bit of a retired sprinter - not an out and out ‘stayer’ ….  but I’m working on it! 

 

Thank you for any sponsorship you feel you can give - however small.