SATEDA CEO and her 72-year-old mum take on London Marathon

Having worked at SATEDA for over 10 years, Carey has witnessed the devastating impact of abuse first-hand. She is determined to raise awareness and funds to help survivors rebuild their lives and access the support they need.

Carey said: “The women we support at SATEDA live with pain, trauma, and fear from abuse for many years. By running a marathon, raising awareness of our services, and highlighting the realities of domestic abuse, we can show that help is available. It’s also important for me to remember that training for and running the London Marathon is a choice – my discomfort and pain will be temporary.”

She won’t be running alone. Together with her mother, Alison, Carey makes an impressive team. Alison earned a ‘Good For Age’ spot after fundraising for SATEDA last year. Securing a fast-qualifying place at 72 is truly inspirational, especially for such a crucial cause.

This year alone, SATEDA has supported almost 2,000 women. With demand for SATEDA’s services at an all-time high and resources stretched, fundraisers like Carey and Alison help ensure women and children in Kent receive life-changing support.

SATEDA provides one to one support, assistance in family court proceedings, group programmes, youth services, and access to free clothing via Sharewear. Every pound raised will go towards these services, helping survivors to rebuild their lives.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated so far and encourage you to donate, even a small donation can make a big difference.

If you’d like to contribute and be part of making a difference in your community, please donate here.

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Take a look at some images from Carey & Alison’s training runs. You can also view updates on their training progress via our socials channels @satedacharity.