A MUM who grew up being partially deaf and has a daughter who also has mild hearing loss has conquered the London Marathon to raise money for children with similar disabilities.
Braintree resident Sammy Brooker took on the 26.2 mile race in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society.
She finished the marathon in a time of six hours and 51 minutes.
Sammy, 29, is a graphic designer and lives with husband Bradley and 19-month daughter Delilah.
She chose to run for the National Deaf Children’s Society after growing up deaf in one ear.
Daughter Delilah has also been identified as having mild hearing loss due to a middle ear congestion, so will shortly be fitted with grommets.
Sammy said: “I’ve been partially deaf from birth so don’t know any different, but going through it with my daughter made it even more special to be able to run for the National Deaf Children’s Society.
“The atmosphere was the most incredible feeling and it ended on such a high. I got a little emotional whenever I saw Bradley and Delilah.
“It was a real pick-me-up and gave me an energy boost each time to keep going.
“I was incredibly proud and super happy that I had the opportunity to run and raise money for such a wonderful, supportive charity.
“Deafness can be very isolating and lonely, and I just wanted to support the charity in helping young children not feel like this and encourage them to strive and achieve all their dreams.”
Melissa Jones, of the National Deaf Children’s Society’s fundraising team, said: “I want to say a massive congratulations to Sammy for taking on and conquering the London Marathon for us. We’re so proud of her.
“The National Deaf Children’s Society is dedicated to supporting the UK’s 50,000 deaf children and their families.
"The efforts of selfless fundraisers like Sammy will help us to keep on doing our vital work, now and into the future.”
Sami hopes to raise £2,000 for the charity, which supports the UK’s 50,000 deaf children and their families.
To donate, visit bit.ly/3NiAvcx.
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