Date published: 10 July 2025 by Sophie Wichman

Andy Craddock, founder of Make Change BWCB, takes on an epic challenge to raise funds for charities, including Rainbow Trust, and inspires a new era of inclusive sport.

This July, Birmingham-based disability sports advocate Andy Craddock will take on the extraordinary challenge of completing 10 marathons in 10 cities in 10 days, the 9th marathon will be in Brighton on Tuesday 15th July in aid of Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity - all in a wheelchair.

After acquiring a disability as an adult, Andy rebuilt his life through sport. He went on to found Make Change BWCB, an inclusive sports organisation that now delivers wheelchair basketball, boccia, American football and more to schools, colleges, and communities.

Now, Andy is turning his passion into a powerful national mission - raising funds for 10 different charities, while proving what real inclusion looks like in action.

Andy says, “When I first became disabled, I had no idea what my future looked like. But sport gave me purpose again. This challenge is about more than pushing physical limits - it’s about showing people what’s possible when barriers are removed.”

Each marathon will take place in a different UK city, with local events, school workshops and inclusive sports sessions planned around the route. It’s not just a challenge – it’s a campaign for change.

• Challenge dates: 7th to 16th July 2025
• Distance: 10 marathons across 10 cities in 10 days
• Mode: wheelchair
• Purpose: raising money for 10 charities and raising awareness of inclusive sport.

On Tuesday 15 July Andy will be starting his 9th consecutive marathon in aid of Rainbow Trust in Brighton.

Oonagh Goodman, Rainbow Trust Director of Fundraising and Marketing, says:

“We are delighted that Andy has chosen to take on this truly incredible challenge to support Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. 10 marathons in 10 days is an immense undertaking, so please come along to cheer him on in Brighton on 15 July if you can, and if not, please consider donating to Andy’s JustGiving page.

"Our Family Support Workers enable families caring for a seriously ill child to make the most of their time together, wherever they need it, for as long as is needed. Whatever you are able to give, your kindness can completely transform the feelings of isolation, worry and exhaustion that families may experience as they navigate the reality of a child’s serious illness, often experiencing turmoil, uncertainty and fear; thank you.”

Other charities to benefit from Andy’s epic challenge are Help Harry Help Others, Menphys, Richard Whitehead Foundation, The Children’s Hospital Charity, Tales to Inspire Manchester, GreenBank, Paul’s Place, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and Great Ormond Street hospital. Please vist Andy’s Justgiving page to donate: Crowdfunding For Good From JustGiving.