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59% of people with a learning disability don’t take part in sport — not even once a month. Yet, 2 out of 3 say they want to do more*. At Options, we believe everyone deserves the chance to be active, included, and proud of what they can achieve.
That’s why we’re celebrating Peter, who recently completed the Liverpool Half Marathon — a huge personal milestone. Peter, who has a learning disability, trained every week with his support worker, Liam. Together, they built a routine, set goals, and stayed motivated. Options matched Liam with supporting Peter due to their similar hobbies and interests in sport.
“Every Tuesday, me and Liam do our 10k run,” Peter shared. “Before the race, we practised the route five times.”
On race day, Peter felt the energy of the crowd. “The atmosphere was amazing. People were cheering us on,” he said. Peter crossed the finish line in just over 2 hours — beating his personal best by three minutes.
Peter’s story is a powerful reminder that people with learning disabilities have goals, talents, ambition, and determination. With the right support in place, Peter can be seen and achieve his goals.
We’re working towards a better world where people with learning disabilities are seen, included, and celebrated – everywhere. You can help us by donating today.
*Data from the English Learning Disability Sports Alliance
