Sophie takes on the Leeds Half Marathon for families with hemiplegia
Friday May 11, 2018

This Sunday Sophie is running the Leeds Half Marathon to
raise money for Contact's support for families with hemiplegia.
Let's meet her!
Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Sophie Luck. I am 21 and I'm from Surrey. I am just
about to graduate from the University of Leeds with a degree in
International History and Politics. I have played hockey for ten
years for my school, university and local club.
What is your motivation for supporting families living with
hemiplegia?
My younger sister has congenital left hemiplegia so throughout
my life we have been one of the families that have been supported.
I have experienced first hand the fabulous work that is done so I
am so happy to be able to give something back.
What made you decide to take on the Leeds Half Marathon?
As a member of the Leeds University Hockey Club we participate
in lots of charity events, and the Leeds Half Marathon is the one
challenge that I have avoided! I felt that as I am about to
graduate it was time to attempt the half marathon and raise money
for an amazing cause.
What are you looking forward to most about the challenge?
I am looking forward to crossing the finishing line! Also
running surrounded by so many people, tons for them all running for
amazing causes!
What are you looking forward to least about the challenge?
I am nervous about making it all the way round. I'm not looking
forward to having very sore feet!
Sophie's justgiving page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sophie-luck3
And if you want to take on a fundraising challenge, find an event on
our website.
Written by Contact
at 11:05