Our fundraisers

Read about Mencap fundraisers and how they rasied sponsorship money for their events.

Team Avilton

A team of three Mencap supporters have decided to test their physical and mental limits by trekking 320 miles to the North Pole.

Major Phil Packer

The 2010 Virgin London Marathon saw Major Phil Packer take on 26 miles in 26 hours to raise money for 26 charities - including Mencap.

Daryl Farmer

When Daryl Farmer decided to take part in the legendary Marathon des Sables race for Mencap, he hoped to raise £6,000.

Jon Stevens

Jon Stevens was a member of Mencap's Marathon des Sables team, venturing out to the Sahara desert in April 2009.

Tim Lawrence

While fundraising for Mencap, Tim Lawrence had the original idea of putting together a fundraising cookbook.

John Yewman

Having taken part in the Bupa Great South Run, John Yewman was keen to take part in another event.