Team Tom to run the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K

Carl Griffiths and a group of friends will be taking on the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K. Carl will be running in memory of his late friend Tom and in support of Tom’s two daughters, Daisy and Poppy.

We caught up with Carl ahead of the event day.

“Myself and Tom's family, including sister Emily, and parents Heather and Gary, along with many of our friends will be taking on the Sheffield 10K challenge to raise funds for two incredible young girls, Daisy and Poppy, the daughters of my late friend Tom.

“Sadly, Tom passed away on Tuesday 25^th July of this year surrounded by his loving family and friends.

“Tom was clinically diagnosed with X-Linked Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic condition that damages the membrane covering nerve cells in the brain. His condition is extremely aggressive and, heartbreakingly, there was no cure for this disease.

“Since Easter, Tom's health rapidly deteriorated from being a healthy, functioning man to not being unable to speak, swallow, or move.

“To show our support and make a tangible difference in their lives, I, along with my colleagues have committed to running the Sheffield 10K. But we can't do it alone – we need your help!

How You Can Help:

1.Donate: Any contribution, big or small, will go directly towards supporting Daisy and Poppy

2.Spread the Word: Share our fundraising page with your network. The more people who know, the more support we can gather.

3.Cheer Us On: If you're in Sheffield on the day of the race, come out and cheer us on. Your encouragement will keep us going!

“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support, help, and kind words during this devastating time. Your love and encouragement mean the world to us. Please continue to show your love and support for our Tom as we navigate through these challenging times.

“Thank you for your generosity and support. Let's make this run count!”

To support the team, please click here 

Entries are still open for the Sheffield Mutual Sheffield 10K taking place on Sunday 29th September. To find out more and enter, potential participants are encouraged to click here