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Running For Those Who Can't

Peter Goldsworthy is raising money for Whizz Kidz
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Virgin London Marathon 2012 · 22 April 2012 ·

Whizz Kidz provides young wheelchair users with the equipment and skills they need to live life as independently as possible, at home, at school, at work and beyond.

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<p><span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Grande&#39;;"><span style="font-size: 11px;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Dear Friends,</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">This year I will run the London Marathon in aid of a charity called Whizz-Kidz.&nbsp; A charity that means a great deal to me personally and their cause hits home for my family.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Seven years ago my nephew Craig was born 14 weeks premature. &nbsp;</span>Before long it was evident that he had not escaped his early arrival unscathed.&nbsp; Craig was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a challenging path lay ahead of him.&nbsp; Learning difficulties, numerous organ and bone operations and an inability,&nbsp;as yet,&nbsp;to be able to&nbsp;walk have hindered his opportunity to be a child of his age&hellip;that is, until now!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Recently his parents sourced a chair from Germany designed especially for him.&nbsp; Light enough for him to steer on his own and even more importantly; tall enough to bring him eye-level with his peers; his new wheels have completely changed his life!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Unfortunately not all parents have the means to provide mobility solutions for their children in need. &nbsp;Whizz-Kidz steps in and makes the dreams of these children a reality.&nbsp; Please help me empower Whizz-Kidz with the funds necessary to continue their incredible work.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Many thanks for your generous support.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Pete</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£7,262.00
+ £610.50 Gift Aid
Online
£7,262.00
Offline
£0.00

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