Four-year-old to take on Chorley 2k for Home-Start Central Lancashire to say thank you for helping her family

A young girl and her mum will be taking on the Chorley 2k Family Fun Run to say thank you to the centre that has supported their family.
Sophie and Damson EvansSophie and Damson Evans
Sophie and Damson Evans

Four-year-old Damson Evans and her mum Sophie, 31, will be doing fun run on Sunday to raise money for Home-Start Central Lancashire, which supports local parents and families.Mum Sophie, of Chorley, said: "When we began receiving support from Home-Start, Damson was 9 months old, at first I only attended the groups to help develop friendships and Damsons social skills. At this point I realised I needed extra support at home. "Since then I've been on a life skills development course with Home-Start and many activities such as a day out to Gulliver's World and many seasonal parties. "Earlier last year I went through the training to become a volunteer and group leader. If I can just help one person like I've been helped it will be well worth it."I feel like I've got more of an insight because I've been there myself. I know how hard it is taking that first step and asking for help. If they are too nervous to answer the door for that first visit … I understand that. "Home-Start has changed our life; I'm not quite sure where we would be without them."Every donation counts towards helping local families."