THE MOTHER of single punch victim Adam Rogers is taking part in the Great Manchester Run in his memory.

Pat Rogers is undertaking the 10k run to highlight the effects of violence, almost two years after 24-year-old Adam was killed by a single punch as he tried to prevent a fight in Blackburn town centre.

Her efforts are in support of the Every Action has Consequences charity set up by the Rogers family and supported by the Lancashire Telegraph campaign of the same name.

His mother, a former assistant principal at St Mary’s College, said Adam, who was the Padiham ladies football coach had been incredibly supportive when she began training for her first 10k run in 2009.

She now hopes that by taking part in the Great Manchester Run, she will raise awareness of the effects of violence and at the same time help raise funds for the Every Action has Consequences charity.

She said: “I hadn’t done any running before and Adam was really encouraging.

“Being a football coach he understood a lot and was very knowledgeable.

“He was really keen to see me give it a go and get fit.

“Taking part in the Great Manchester Run, I hope to finish with a decent time and raise funds for the charity at the same time.”

Backed by the Lancashire Telegraph, the Consequences campaign aims to educate young people about the dangers of violence, and warns that ‘one punch is too many’.

Adam’s family have also been involved with schools warning children about the dangers of spontaneous violence.

To find out more, visit www.eahconsequences.com.