Hi, my name is Damien and on Sunday 13th September 2026

I'm running the 2026 Great North Run in aid of Magic Moments for Autistic Kids in Scunthorpe, which is a local charity that helps and supports children on the autism spectrum and their families too.

This is my 5th time of raising money for this amazing charity by doing the GNR, and it'll be an amazing experience to be able to run it once again.

“The aim of Magic Moments is to raise money to fund holidays, short breaks, day trips and recreational activities for autistic kids, their families and careers in North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

Magic Moments is also there to offer support to all families and allow the siblings of autistic children to, for a short period have a taste of a ‘normal’ childhood in addition to providing ‘Magic Moments’ for the children, it also improves their self-esteem within the group and helps inject some sunshine into the very limited world of an autistic child.”

Being able to make some kind of a difference, and knowing that every single penny raised will go towards turning these children's dreams into a reality, is the single most thing that will inspire me and what will make it all worthwhile.

It doesn't matter how "big" or how "little" it may be, any donation really will have such an impact and would be greatly appreciated not just by myself but by the amazing people at the charity too.

Thank you in advance