Fitmums and Friends

Sam Barlow BEM, founder and chief officer of Fitmums & Friends, joins Hull Medical Society to share her inspiring journey.

What began in 2009 as a small group for parents in East Yorkshire has grown into a charity with 11 clubs and over 1,000 members, offering inclusive fitness sessions from running and cycling to Nordic walking and junior athletics.

Sam’s work in improving health, wellbeing and community connection has earned national recognition, including a British Empire Medal, the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero Award (2021), and most recently the prestigious King’s Award (2024) for Fitmums & Friends.

Join us to hear how grassroots initiatives, volunteer passion, and personal resilience can transform communities and inspire lasting change.

We welcome doctors, nurses and all professionals allied to medicine to join us in person or online via a WebEx link: TO BE ADDED

Tickets are free or a small donation is welcome.

Please join 5 minutes before to check your connection and feel free to leave your camera on but please mute your microphone during the presentation.

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