Local charity needs runners for the Brighton Half Marathon

Brighton charity Say Aphasia is looking for 40 people to run the Brighton Half Marathon on Sunday 28 February 2027, and entry is free for anyone who joins its team.

The charity supports people living with aphasia, a communication disability that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read and write. Aphasia most often follows a stroke or brain injury, and it can leave people feeling isolated and cut off from friends, family and work.

This year Say Aphasia celebrates 10 years of support. It now runs 32 peer support groups across the UK, where people with aphasia meet others who understand, make friends and rebuild their confidence. The Brighton group is one of its busiest, welcoming around 50 people every week.

To mark the milestone, the charity wants to field its biggest team yet. Any money raised would have a huge impact in helping people with aphasia stay connected and feel less alone.

Quote from one of our member's carers: “My mother says this is the only group that she has found since having her stroke that truly understands what it's like to have aphasia.”

The charity welcomes runners of every level, from first-timers to seasoned club runners. People who can’t run themselves (you can walk it) are being asked to share the appeal with friends, family and colleagues who might fancy the challenge.

Anyone interested can sign up at: https://www.sayaphasia.org/Event/altra-brighton-half-marathon-2027