Words by Abi Scaife
A 13-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy has run over 400 miles for charity.
After being diagnosed with Epilepsy in January 2020, Zac made it his mission to increase awareness and raise funds for Young Epilepsy. Young Epilepsy is an incredible charity that supports young people with epilepsy, and their families.
Young Epilepsy supported Zac and his family when they learnt of his diagnosis, offering guidance on how the next steps. They also have a school and college for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, giving them a safe space in which to learn.
Starting on the 1st January 2024, Zac has run a mile every day on behalf of each of the 172 students, each day wearing the name of a child to support the struggles they have to go through on a daily basis.
It’s amazing to see such dedication from such a young person!
To learn more about Zac and his amazing work, you can watch the full video above.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Young Epilepsy. Young Epilepsy offers information, advice and resources to help young people & children and living with epilepsy. Learn more here.
Epilepsy Society. This charity works to transform the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care. Find out more.
Epilepsy Action. Epilepsy Action is a British charity providing information, advice and support for people with epilepsy. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health and Wellbeing.
