Steve Spencer, a United Response support worker, and two friends will be taking part in a European car race called the Screwball Rally in September 2012, to raise £3,000 for a group of people we support in Suffolk. Steve said: “A road trip around Europe is something we have all wanted to do for a [...]

On Sunday 22nd April 2012 the 32nd Virgin London Marathon took place. Seventeen United Response runners put months of sweat and toil into preparing for this one special day – all to raise much-needed funds for United Response, to help our work supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental heath needs. All the runners [...]

Lizzie explains why she is taking part in United Response swimathon event In the Swim 2012, and speculates on the possibilty of swimming her lengths doggy paddle. Tell us about yourself, Lizzie. I am 27-years-old and from the New Forest but currently living in London. Following a three-year-journalism career, I am currently looking to find [...]

With hints of spring in the air and summer on the way, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about dusting off your golf clubs and getting out onto the fairway! On 18th June, I have the pleasure of hosting United Response’s fourth annual Charity Golf Day, taking place in the idyllic surroundings of Richmond [...]

It’s official! As well as supporting our In the Swim 2012 fundraising campaign, Paralympic medallist Fran Williamson will also be hosting the swimathon event itself! Taking place at Kensington Leisure Centre on 21st May, In the Swim 2012 is a 2012m relay swimming event, raising funds to support our vital work with people with disabilities. Fran, who [...]