Jake takes on the Great Manchester Run for CP Teens UK

A massive thank you & good luck to Jake who is running the Great Manchester Run on 21st May for CP Teens UK!

Jake has Cerebral Palsy meaning that the 10k race is especially challenging for him. Jake chose CP Teens UK because of how we connect young people with Cerebral Palsy & similar physical disabilities.

Jake said:

"Having had Cerebral Palsy from birth and moving around a lot geographically as a child, I never really had much contact with people who had Cerebral Palsy or similar disabilities until recently. Being exposed to other people with Cerebral Palsy has given me the opportunity to learn and understand how it affects different people as well". 

Jake first got into running during lockdown. "I decided to start running during the second lockdown to help with my mental health. I discovered I enjoyed the fresh air and being able to clear my head. The challenge has been understanding my body's limits and how hard I can push it, whilst also increasing my fitness."

Good luck Jake, you're amazing!

If you're participating in the Great Manchester Run, or if you're spectating, don't forget to look out for Jake in his pink & green CP Teens UK vest!

You can sponsor Jake here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jake-jones98