Blacko resident, 18 year-old Luke Atkinson is running the London Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity.

Luke is currently studying A Levels at Stoneyhurst College and is one of the youngest to be accepted to run in the London Marathon. Luke is running to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of practical, emotional, and financial support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2021 their trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 66,000 people, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts, or currently serving (both regulars and reserves), and their families.

Luke has chosen this charity as he has a keen interest in the Armed Forces and wishes to join the Marines on completion of his A Levels. You can support Luke by heading to https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/luke-atkinson.