A TEENAGER who uses the services of Wirral charity Stick'n'Step has raised hundreds of pounds for the organisation by taking part in a 5k run.

Robyn May Harrison attends conductive education sessions at the centre in Wallasey, likes a challenge.

The 15-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, took part in the 5k English Half Marathon as part of the Warrington Festival in September.

She had three helpers on the route and her completed the course in an impressive 47 mins, raised more than £700 in donations on her JustGiving page alone. The final total still be confirmed. 

Stick 'n' Step provides free specialist conductive education and support services to 70 children with cerebral palsy and their families and carers across the North West of England and North Wales.

Conductive education is a non-medical developmental aid that helps young people to learn new skills such as head control, moving around independently, sitting unaided, walking and more.

Robyn said: "I have been working hard at Stick 'n' Step for many years. They have taught me independence, given me strength and the chance of walking.

"I wanted to be able to give something back myself to say thank you.

"Training for and running the 5K seemed like a great way to do it – and to raise Stick 'n' Step's profile too.

"Once I'd crossed the line, I felt like a real Olympic champion and I received a Union Jack flag and a trophy for the end from my dad".