EPS are delighted to be supporting our Marketing Manager, Rachel, as she takes on an incredible two-part running challenge in 2026.
Rachel's challenge includes running the London Marathon in support of a small charity extremely close to her heart - Action on Postpartum Psychosis. We're so proud of Rachel for taking on this challenge and historic race, and for all of her dedication throughout months of training in the buildup.
We're kindly asking our amazing customers to join us in supporting Rachel’s journey. Next time you place an order you can add any downloadable topper template to your basket for just £1 (+VAT). Every purchase will go directly towards Rachel’s fundraising efforts - and you’ll receive a handy edible topper template in your chosen theme at the same time.
A Two-Part Challenge
Rachel and her partner are taking on two huge running challenges in 2026, with the aim of raising £5,000 for APP, while also increasing awareness of Postpartum Psychosis - a severe but treatable mental illness that begins in the days and weeks after giving birth.
Challenge one: Rachel will run the iconic London Marathon in April as part of Team APP!
Challenge two: Rachel will undertake an extraordinary 84-mile run/walk from The Mount (Yorkshire Mother & Baby Unit in Leeds) to Ribblemere (Lancashire Mother & Baby Unit in Chorley) – the two specialist units that cared for Rachel following the births of her two children.
We hope you'll join us in supporting Rachel as she takes on these inspiring challenges for such an important cause!
Rachel's Story
After the birth of her daughter in 2019, Rachel developed Postpartum Psychosis unexpectedly.
After having her second child, Rachel faced this devastating illness once again.
Thankfully, with the support of Action on Postpartum Psychosis, Rachel found life-changing help. The charity helped her to process her experiences, understand that she wasn't alone or at fault, and connected her with a supportive community of other mothers who had faced similar challenges.
“APP were there for us all when everything fell apart, giving us hope when we thought I'd never get better. They were a huge support to James too, through their Partner Support network - helping him cope with the shock and trauma of seeing someone he loved go through something so frightening and unexpected, especially the second time round when he had our daughters’ needs to consider too."
Rachel has now taken on a Peer Support role with APP, using her experiences to support other mums and families navigating this devastating illness - something she describes as one of the most meaningful things she's ever done.
To learn more about Postpartum Psychosis and the work APP does, you can visit their website: https://www.app-network.org/
How You Can Support Rachel
We would hugely appreciate if you could support Rachel by simply adding a topper template (or a few!) to your basket at checkout. Not only will you be contributing to an incredible cause, but you’ll also gain a useful tool to save time whilst designing cakes and cupcakes. You can browse our current selection of templates on our website here: Downloadable Edible Topper Templates
If you don't currently need to place an order but would like to donate, you can contribute directly via Rachel’s fundraising page below. Just email us upon donation and we'll be more than happy to share a template with you!
Link to donate directly: Rachel's JustGiving Fundraiser
We're so proud of our marketing whizz.
Good luck, Rachel - we’re all cheering you on!