In the aftermath of an unthinkable tragedy, life seems to guide us down unforeseen paths, leading us towards destinations we never envisioned. This was the case for me when I found myself contemplating a charity run, a concept that was originally Sophie’s brainchild. Sophie’s aspiration was to partake in a 10k charity run this year to raise money for people going through tough time, a testament to her compassion and kindness. Now that she won’t be able to achieve this goal in person; it is in her memory that I will take her place at the start line.
Sophie had shared with me her plans for the run, providing me with all the necessary details and seeking my input. As a mother, it filled my heart with immense pride to see Sophie willing to undertake such a physically challenging task, not for her own benefit, but to help others.
Even now, I grapple with the reality that Sophie won’t be the one to take on this challenge, a task I know she would have poured her heart and soul into. There would have been no half-hearted attempts from her. I always told Sophie, “If something is worth doing, then you need to give it your all,” and she lived by this motto.
Now, we find ourselves stepping up to this challenge in Sophie’s honour. I like to believe that she’s watching over us, witnessing the incredible wave of support that’s been generated. This was her initiative, her dream. Yes, we’ve made the posters and set up a GoFundMe page, but all this support, it’s for Sophie, in memory of Sophie.
The overwhelming amount of donations is a testament to Sophie’s initial vision. She planted this seed of kindness and now, it’s blossoming beautifully. This is Sophie’s legacy, and we’re here to ensure it continues to flourish.