Maryellen runs the Inverness Half Marathon for SOPHIE!

In August 2007 Sophie Lancaster and her partner Rob were violently attacked by a gang of youths. Rob survived the attack but Sophie died in a coma 13 days later.

They were attacked for choosing to dress differently. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation was set up to create a lasting legacy to Sophie. But also to education children that difference is not to be feared but to be celebrated. They have done this through workshops, classes and more recently through training teachers to play the SOPHIE game.

Anyone who knows me well knows that this cause is one that is close to my heart being a "Goth" myself. Please sponsor me so we can Stamp Out Prejuidice Hatred Intolerance Everywhere. Thank you. Last year I raised £290 and came in at 2:04.30 I hope to be beat that time and how much I raised 2012 is going to be rockin'.