Shropshire charity worker takes on half marathon to support adoptive families
Shropshire fundraiser goes the distance
A Shropshire-based member of children's charity Adoption Matters is preparing to take on a half marathon as she raises funds to support the organisation's work with children and adoptive families.
Charlotte Daly, who joined Adoption Matters in 2021 as an enquiry adviser, now works as a social work assistant, supporting families throughout their adoption journey.
After taking up running in December 2025, Charlotte has already completed the Chester 10K and her first half marathon, the Wirral Half. She has now set herself another challenge by signing up for the Warrington Running Festival Half Marathon on Sunday, September 20.
Charlotte said 2026 had become a year of personal growth as she pushed herself beyond what she thought was possible.
She said: "2026 has been the year to push myself and prove that I am capable of things I never thought I could do a year ago.
"I've seen first-hand the incredible work Adoption Matters does every day, and I wanted to give something back to support my colleagues and the families we work with."
Adoption Matters is a children's charity and adoption agency that provides specialist support to adoptive families and children across the North West, Yorkshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, parts of the North East and the Midlands.
Money raised through Charlotte's challenge will help fund therapeutic services, family support and guidance for children and families navigating the adoption process.
Charlotte has launched a fundraising page and is encouraging supporters to donate whatever they can to help her reach her target.
She added: "Any support and donations would be really appreciated."
Supporters can donate via Charlotte's official Half Marathon fundraising page: adoptionmatters.enthuse.com/pf/charlotte-half-marathon