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I am running in this year’s London Marathon on behalf of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre (Charity number 1064646).

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which mainly affects the development of literacy and language related skills. In the approximately one in eight people are affected by dyslexia and need specialist support to manage its effects.  Early identification of dyslexia and specialist teaching ensures that each child is given the right type of support and experiences success when learning.  For adults who may not have been diagnosed at an early age, an assessment and appropriate support can help them to understand their strengths and suggest strategies to minimise their weaknesses. 

Dyslexia occurs in people of all ages and abilities; many will experience failure in the education system or at work and this can impact severely on their self-esteem and cause them to feel frustrated, unintelligent and in extreme cases to contemplate suicide.

Helen Arkell was one of the original pioneers of dyslexia and champions of dyslexic causes. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre was set up by Helen Arkell in 1971 and has been a central beacon for dyslexics since that date.   It is the longest established dyslexia centre in the country and is a centre of excellence.

 Today the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre (HADC) offers a wide variety of services, including assessments to identify dyslexia, specialist teaching to support children and adults, as well as running professional training courses for those who want to learn more about dyslexia and become trained to work with dyslexics.  Last year over 100 specialist teachers qualified at the Centre and are now working within the education system and supporting dyslexic learners.  HADC has strong links with many of the local schools and offers advice, training and teaching for their staff and pupils.

HADC’s Bursary Fund is essential to the Centre’s work; it is available for all of its services to people who cannot afford the fees.  It enables the Centre to assist everyone who comes for help, regardless of the ability to pay.  The Bursary Fund depends entirely on donations.

Any amount you are able to give will directly benefit children and adults who need support with their dyslexia. 

Thank you

More information about the Centre can be found at www.helenarkelldyslexiacentre.org

 

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well done gem, love charlie x Donation by charlotte jones on 12/05/10

 
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Well Done Gem! We are all very proud of you. All our love Mum, Dad, Charlie and Rich xxxx Donation by alison jones on 29/04/10

 
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Well done Jones knew you would do it in a good time. See you soon. Lots of love xxx Donation by Anna Marsden on 25/04/10

 
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Good luck, we'll be cheering you on! x Donation by Alice Dearden on 24/04/10

 
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Good Luck Gem. See you tomorrow. Love Rich Donation by richard jones on 23/04/10

 
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From Andrea and Rachel. TCBC. Donation by alison jones on 23/04/10

 
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Good Luck for Sunday! Should see you there if you're not running too fast past us! xx Donation by Nat & Neil on 23/04/10

 
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Many thanks to Phillipa Nickerson Donation by Gemma Jones on 23/04/10

 
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hey gemsy, good luck for sunday, you'll be brilliant! xxxxxxxxxxxx Donation by Phoebe on 22/04/10

 
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Good Luck Gemma. From Aunty Jue, Wayne, Laura and Lydia Donation by alison jones on 21/04/10

 
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Car Booty!! Good Luck on Sunday Gem. You'll be great!! All Our Love, Mum, Dad, Charlie and Rich xxx Donation by alison jones on 21/04/10

 
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Best of luck. Donation by Kris Rogers on 15/04/10

 
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I expect sub 3 hours! Donation by Stewart Scott on 15/04/10

 
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Good luck Gemma! Start steady and finish strong. Donation by Turtle and Kaz on 13/04/10

 
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Good luck team mate!x Donation by Alicia Roscoe on 13/04/10

 
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Good luck Gem, Im sure you will do fab :-) Donation by Danielle Robinson on 12/04/10

 
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Good luck Gemma!x Donation by Anisha Sharma on 12/04/10

 
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Donation by Simon Dodd on 09/04/10

 
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Good luck Gemma. Donation by Jonathan Riley on 02/04/10

 
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Rugby shirt raffle-thanks to Lara, Ed, Katherine, Kate and Joe Donation by Gemma Jones on 01/04/10

 
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Good luck Gemma - go for it! Donation by Louisa Radcliffe on 01/04/10

 
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Great work Jonesy, good luck Donation by Ed Swainston on 31/03/10

 
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Can I have an 8 mile headstart? Good luck! Donation by Farhod on 26/03/10

 
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Good effort, well done Donation by Jonathan Legg on 16/03/10

 
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Well done on getting a place Gem! Loads of Luck, although i'm sure with your speed u will fly it! literally! xx Donation by jade gittins on 13/03/10

 
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