Gosport mum with non-verbal son takes on London Marathon for Contact charity which has been a 'lifeline'

Gosport mum and full-time carer, Lauren Egerton, is preparing to take on the London Marathon to raise money for Contact - a national charity that advocates for families with disabled children.

The 27-year-old, who has a non-verbal and autistic son, said Contact has been a “lifeline” for her family since he was born.

Lauren said: “Noah is my inspiration. Every single day, he teaches me patience, strength and unconditional love. But above all, he has shown me that nothing is impossible.”

Having followed the charity on Instagram, she regularly shares its posts with friends, directing them to its website for trusted support, information and advice.

She added: “In my opinion, Contact is the best charity for supporting families with disabled children – it’s a lifeline for families like mine. From helping with Disability Living Allowance, which many families find difficult to navigate, to simply being a friendly, supportive voice when parent carers need it most, their work is invaluable.

“They truly go above and beyond for families. As a parent of a disabled child, it’s easy to feel isolated. Contact brings people together and reminds us that we are never alone on this journey and provide a sense of community. I’d love the opportunity to give something back.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the support they offer and proud to help them continue their vital work so that even more families can access the support they need and feel heard.”

The inspirational mum has already raised £2,535 for the charity, surpassing her initial target of £2,000.

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Kaya Korablina from Contact said: “Running 26 miles is an incredible achievement, and we’re immensely proud of Lauren’s dedication, commitment and fundraising efforts. Her support will make a real difference to families with disabled children across the UK.

“We wish Lauren the very best of luck -her run on Sunday, April 26 will help us continue providing vital, life-changing support to families who need it most.”

Contact works alongside families by offering events, workshops, information sessions and a helpline. For more information about the charity, click here.

For more information about Lauren’s fundraiser, click here.