Aoibheann from Derry proves that scoliosis doesn’t stop determination. During her 30-Day Running Challenge, she ran an impressive 100km in a month while balancing her commitments, including playing for her local football team. Along the way, she raised an incredible £1,000 for Scoliosis Support & Research, inspiring others to combine fitness and fundraising. In this episode, Aoibheann shares her running journey, training tips, and motivation for tackling challenges, making it a must-listen for runners, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to make a difference through sport.
If you'd like to follow in her footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, take on a 30 Day Challenge, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will at will.thommes@ssr.org.uk You can find details of the 30 Day Challenges here https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/ssrvehome
To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
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PODCAST NOTES
keywords scoliosis, fundraising, running challenge, awareness, community support, personal journey, health, surgery, athleticism, inspiration summaryIn this episode, Tim interviews Aoibheann, a young woman who has raised significant funds through a 30-day running challenge while managing her scoliosis diagnosis. Aoibheann shares her journey from diagnosis to surgery, the challenges she faced during training, and the motivation behind her fundraising efforts. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, raising awareness about scoliosis, and the inspiring stories that keep her going. Avine's determination and athleticism shine through as she prepares for her upcoming surgery and reflects on her future aspirations. Takeaways- Aoibheann diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13.
- Her curve worsened during COVID, leading to the need for surgery.
- She completed a 100 km running challenge in 30 days.
- The challenge was inspired by friends running for charity.
- Aoibheann raised awareness about scoliosis through her fundraising.
- Community support played a crucial role in her journey.
- She experienced little pain while being active despite her condition.
- Raising funds helped her stay motivated during the challenge.
- Aoibheann's family was instrumental in her fundraising success.
- She aims to inspire others with her story and fundraising efforts.
- Aoibheann inspiring journey with Scoliosis
- Running for Awareness: Aoibheann's 30-Day Challenge
- "I have to get surgery now."
- "I had no pain at all when I'm being active."
- "COVID really set me back there."
- "The running community is unbelievable."
- "I would love for it to happen."
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