Throughout July, Birmingham-based disability sports advocate Andy will aim to complete 10 marathons in 10 cities in 10 days – all in a wheelchair.
After acquiring a disability as an adult, Andy rebuilt his life through sport. He went on to found Make Change BWCB, an inclusive sports organisation that now works across Birmingham delivering wheelchair basketball, boccia, American football and more to schools, colleges, and communities.
Now Andy is turning his passion into a powerful national mission – raising funds for 10 different local charities, while proving what real inclusion looks like in action.
On Thursday 10 July, Andy’s challenge saw him take on a marathon in Sheffield to support Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity.
Andy’s Sheffield marathon route visited many of the services Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust offers. He visited Ryegate Children’s Centre, Northern General Hospital, the Concord Sports Centre, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the Becton Centre, and Centenary House, before finishing his challenge back at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Hospital Staff, supporters in the community and the team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity were there to cheer Andy on along his route.
Andy said: “When I first became disabled, I had no idea what my future looked like. But sport gave me purpose again. This challenge is about more than pushing physical limits – it’s about showing people what’s possible when barriers are removed.”
Andy’s other nine marathons will take place in different cities across the UK, with local events, school workshops, and inclusive sports sessions planned around the route. It’s not just a challenge – it’s a campaign for change.
