SCOLIOSIS SUPPORT & RESEARCH FUNDRAISING STORIES
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is the abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine and can affect people of any age, from babies to adults. Having scoliosis means that a person’s spine curves to the side. The spine can sometimes twist at the same time and as a result, this twisting can pull the ribcage out of position. Living with scoliosis can be challenging and sometimes painful and it is important that a person with scoliosis sees a scoliosis specialist. We can put you in touch with scoliosis specialists in your area. Scoliosis Support & Research is a charity that promotes and funds innovative research to improve treatment options for patients and we offer guidance and support to individuals and families affected by scoliosis. We also fundraise to ensure our work can continue long into the future. We educate so the medical facts are understood, and we connect people living with scoliosis. We would love to welcome you as a fundraiser. Here you can listen to inspiring podcasts from some of our current amazing fundraisers! Get in touch with Will to find out more fundraising@ssr.org.uk. To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk Thank you so much!
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Episodes
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Matt Bown from Derbyshire is running the London Marathon 2025 for Scoliosis Support & Research. His sister suffers from the condition and underwent surgery last year. Working shifts can always be challenging and with marathon training and fundraising to fit in as well Matt talks us through how he is finding a way to make it all happen. Training is going well and he is well on the way to hitting his £2000 target, thanks to great use of his fundraising page and social media.
If you'd like to follow in Matt's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Stephen Johnson from southwest London is a keen runner and is taking on the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support & Research. His first marathon was in Barcelona, an experience that gave him plenty to think about. Losing seven toenails taught him so much about looking after his feet during a marathon and he shares this and many other stories on the first of three podcast episodes on his way to the finish in April.
If you'd like to follow in Stephen's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Riley James underwent serious surgery at the age of 14 as a result of his scoliosis condition. Not many years later he is taking on the London Marathon. He tells us how his training is going and his early successes with his fundraising, including chatting to all of his customers! Getting started early is really important and following a plan for both makes the whole process so much earlier.
If you'd like to follow in Riley's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Melissa Woodfield is taking on marathon number two on April 27th in London, in aid of Scoliosis Support & Research. Listen to her fascinating personal story and how she recovered from scoliosis surgery to take on one of the biggest marathons in the world. Her early approach to fundraising has paid dividends and she has already raised £2000. How much will she raise?
If you'd like to follow in Melissa's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk