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STV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Boy, 8, with rare genetic condition launches 2,500km relay race across the UK
An eight-year-old boy has become the first child to pass the baton from the start line in Glasgow to kickstart the Relay Your Way race. Wolfe Gorton boarded a unique fibreglass boat at Pinkston Water sports Centre accompanied by safety swimmers before passing the baton to paddleboarders, and then on to the shore where it began its journey through Scotland, England, and Wales, finishing up in Windsor. Wolfe, one of 9,000 young people taking part in the relay race, has cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome that causes decreased muscle tone and some delayed milestones. Cerebra, the charity organising the race said that the relay has been designed to promote inclusivity in sports, with wheelchair users, adapted surfers, and frame runners all taking part. 'All children should have the right to put themselves in a challenging situation to enjoy adventures and enjoy sports,' said Jess Camburn-Rahmani, CEO at Cerebra. 'Every child needs to discover what brings them joy- so many times children are told its too risky or not made for them if they have a disability and we don't think that's fair or right,' she added. STV News The relay has been designed to promote inclusivity in sports, with wheelchair users, adapted surfers, and frame runners all taking part. Over 33 days the baton will journey 2,500km through towns and cities, bringing together thousands of people in a celebration of accessibility, adventure and inclusion. Wolfe's mother Emily Gorton said: 'Wolfe is really excited to go on what he will call a pirate boat, because he's obsessed with them. 'There needs to be a lot more awareness and thought put into how to make sport truly inclusive.'' Disability rights advocate and sportswoman, Dr Julie McElroy, was also in attendance. She said: 'Sport has helped me grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. 'That's why Relay Your Way is so powerful – it isn't just a relay, it's an action statement. 'It celebrates the 1.5 million young people in the UK with disabilities and reminds the world that every child deserves the chance to play, move, and thrive.' The Relay Your Way baton was designed by the Cerebra Innovation Centre to be easily carried by wheelchair users, adapted surfers, and frame runners and will be passed between participants over 301 stages to the finish line at Parallel Festival of Inclusivity in Windsor on July 6. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Young boy launching UK's 'most inclusive relay' in Glasgow
Eight-year-old Wolfe Gorton is the first child to pass the baton for Cerebra's 2,500km Relay Your Way event on June 3. Cerebra, the UK charity dedicated to helping children with neurological conditions, designed the relay as a celebration of accessibility and inclusivity in sport. Wolfe and his mum Emily Gorton (Image: Supplied) Read more: 2,500km relay to kick off in Glasgow with special help from Rangers For 33 days, the baton will be carried across towns and cities, uniting thousands of participants. This year, the event begins at Glasgow's Pinkston Watersports Centre, with Wolfe, who has cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi Syndrome, launching the relay. His condition, a rare genetic syndrome, causes decreased muscle tone and some delayed milestones. Sport has long been a huge part of Wolfe's life, with a fondness for swimming sparked by early pool experiences as part of a water babies group. He also enjoys horse riding, having started hippotherapy at just 14 months old. Wolfe enjoys horse riding (Image: Supplied) Emily Gorton, Wolfe's mum, said: "Seeing Wolfe take the lead as the first participant of Cerebra's Relay Your Way is really important for us as his parents. "There needs to be a lot more awareness and thought put into how to make sport truly inclusive. "Wolfe is really excited to go on what he will call a pirate boat because he's obsessed with them." The baton, designed by the Cerebra Innovation Centre to be easily carried by wheelchair users, adapted surfers, and frame runners, will be passed between participants over 301 stages to the finish line at the Parallel Festival of Inclusivity in Windsor on July 6. Dr Julie McElroy, a trailblazer for disability rights and accomplished sportswoman, will attend the start line of the relay and carry the baton for a distance to its first stop at Dunard Primary School. She said: 'My relationship with sport began at an early age thanks to my parents' determination that I would have the same opportunities in life as my older brother and sister. "Sport has helped me grow physically, mentally, and emotionally — a reminder of its power to heal, connect, and transform lives. "That's why Relay Your Way is so powerful. "It isn't just a relay, it's an action statement. "It celebrates the 1.5 million young people in the UK with disabilities and reminds the world that every child deserves the chance to play, move, and thrive. 'Events like this don't just raise awareness; they create real opportunity. "I'm living proof of what can happen when we believe in potential over limitation and I hope this relay empowers more young people to find their way into sport, just like I did.' Jess Camburn-Rahmani, chief executive at Cerebra (Image: Supplied) Read more: Scotland's Home of the Year star to run Glasgow 10k in 'daft' footwear Jess Camburn-Rahmani, chief executive at Cerebra, said: "Cerebra is incredibly proud to be celebrating the power of sport to bring people of all abilities together with Relay Your Way and lead this nationwide movement for inclusion and change. 'Participation in sport should be equally available to everyone, and this relay is a powerful statement that no child should ever feel left out. "Whether you take part, cheer from the sidelines, or donate, you'll be helping to create a world where all young people are fully included, supported, and celebrated. "We wish the best of luck to everyone taking part." More information about the event can be found on the Relay Your Way website.
Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
2,500km Glasgow relay to kick off with help of Rangers
Cerebra's Relay Your Way on June 3 will mark the first of 300 stages at Pinkston Watersports. On the first day, the relay baton, held initially by one lucky child, will be passed from Cerebra's unique fibreglass boat to a group of paddleboarders and then onto the shore. The baton will travel across Glasgow, involving three schools in running and cycling stages, and making a special stop at Ibrox Stadium for a penalty shoot-out with the Rangers' mascot Broxi the Bear. Read more: 'Emotional rollercoaster': Mum who beat cancer completes challenge in friend's memory Imogen Ashwell-Rice with the Race Your Way baton (Image: Supplied) Relay Your Way baton (Image: Supplied) Read more: Free game of bowling on offer in Glasgow for martial arts lovers The relay will continue for 33 days, journeying through over 40 counties, before reaching the finish line at Windsor on July 6. Cerebra, a UK charity dedicated to supporting children with a neurological condition, created Relay Your Way to promote inclusivity in sports. The event hopes to bring together thousands of people in a celebration of accessibility, adventure, and inclusion. The baton itself was designed by the Cerebra Innovation Centre and will be carried by wheelchair users, adapted surfers, and frame runners. The route will cover more than 300 stages, ranging from a 200-metre walk to an 80-kilometre cycling challenge, ensuring there are opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of ability.
Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
New Glasgow relay race will span more than 300 stages over 33 days
The Relay Your Way event by Cerebra, a charity supporting children with neurological conditions, will start at Pinkston Watersports on Canal Bank Street at 10am on June 3. It will span more than 300 stages over 33 days. Relay Your Way Baton (Image: Supplied) Stages will vary in length and activity, from a 200-metre walk to an 80-kilometre cycling route, ensuring opportunities for people of all abilities to take part. The event aims to celebrate accessibility in sport and ensure that no child feels excluded from taking part. A child from East Park School will begin the journey by carrying the relay baton from Cerebra's fibreglass boat to a group of paddleboarders, starting its journey across more than 40 counties to Windsor. Jess Camburn-Rahmani – Cerebra Chief Executive Officer (Image: Supplied) On the first day, the baton travels through Glasgow, with three schools involved in a series of running and cycling stages. Highlights include a stop at Ibrox Stadium for a penalty shoot-out with Rangers mascot, Broxi the Bear. The baton, designed by the Cerebra Innovation Centre, will be carried by participants using wheelchairs, frame runners and adapted surfers. It reaches the finish line at the Parallel event in Windsor on July 6. The baton will pass through towns and cities, engaging thousands of people in a celebration of accessibility and inclusion.
