A prison officer from HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for spinal cord research after a tragic accident left his mother paralysed.

Supervising Officer Luke Adams decided to take on the challenge after his mum Sandra suffered a devastating fall at home ten months ago, resulting in a serious spinal cord injury. She spent months in intensive care and faced a number of complications during her recovery.

What makes this story particularly powerful is the support coming from within the prison community. Luke has been supported not only by fellow prison staff but also by prisoners across the establishment, with fundraising activities taking place on the wings, including running laps on the sports field and organising cake sales to support the cause.

This great initiative also shows how people in prison can still contribute positively and support the wider community, reminding us that rehabilitation and community spirit can exist even within custodial settings.

We wish Sandra a speedy recovery and Luke the very best of luck with the marathon.

If you would like to support Luke’s fundraising effort, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/luke-adams-3

Source: Lichfield Live