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THE CHILDREN'S TRUST IS THE OFFICIAL CHARITY FOR THE 2009 FLORA LONDON MARATHON. REGISTER NOW AND HELP MORE CHILDREN LIKE ALFIE. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/londonmarathon

In 1999, 10 year old Alfie was knocked off his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was rushed to Guy’s Hospital. Once in hospital the doctors prepared the family for the worst – if Alfie pulled through he would be unlikely to walk or talk, he could be blind and deaf.

This was a devastating blow to the Russell family. In a matter of a few seconds, their sports mad son, who ran for his school and even trained with the Spurs ‘under 9’s’ team no longer had a future. But, amazingly, after 11½ weeks in the intensive care unit, the immediate crisis was over and Alfie was transferred to The Children’s Trust.

Alfie arrived disorientated; unable to walk or talk, with little movement and unable to eat. The Trust's therapists and teachers designed an intensive 24 hour rehabilitation programme specifically for Alfie and, after months of therapy he was finally able to go home.

It took almost three years for Alfie to recover and although there may be times when he will need some sort of support Alfie is back to being the fun loving and active person he was before his accident. In July 2004 Alfie took part in the Special Olympics and won gold in the 400m relay and has since decided to take on the London Marathon in 2008 in aid of The Children's Trust.

In May 2007 Alfie told his story at the Trust's Mad Hatters lunch and Suzanne Dando, who was a guest was so moved by Alfie's courage that she decided to run the London Marathon 2008 with him. Suzanne represented her country in the Olympic Games, is a former Olympic Gymnast and British Gymnastics Champion. She has carved a successful career in Television, Theatre and the media over the pass 22 years. She has also swore to never run a marathon again until she met Alfie.

Alfie, his trainer, Suzanne and her husband next year are already training very hard but they need your help to raise as much as possible for The Children's Trust. So please dig as deep as you can and support them!

All money raised will be put to good use benefitting the children in our care.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Children's Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor them now!

Many thanks for your support.

THE CHILDREN'S TRUST IS THE OFFICIAL CHARITY FOR THE 2009 FLORA LONDON MARATHON. REGISTER NOW AND HELP THEM HAVE 1,000 RUNNERS. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/londonmarathon

fantastic acheivement , I new you had it in you ,all the training and hardship was worth it, great to have joined you for some of the sessions Donation by gary kersey 19/05/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Alfie, special people like you have a spirit that will see them through any adversity and you are an inspiration to us all. Donation by Chris 18/05/08  

£50.00

Awesome Alfie! Fantastic effort I am delighted to donate. Best wishes Roger Donation by Roger Bolt 13/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Absolutely brilliant Alfie! Very well done. Donation by Caroline Klage 12/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic....a great achievement! Bottle of wine on me when we see you next! Donation by Anthony Cairns 22/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A fantastic achievement - you're a real star! Donation by Mandy Franklin 16/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Adam and Suzanne Donation by Ed Simons 15/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Anna Golding 15/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I remember you doing it last time Suzanne. Hope it went well. Donation by Meg & Bunny 14/04/08  

£20.00

I hope you made it round Alfie but whatever the outcomeyou are amazing. Donation by Gloria 13/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very Good Luck Alfie from a Chelsea Fan Donation by Kim 13/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best! Donation by Rosie Barron 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

from a volunteer that you used to wear out every Monday night at Tadworth when you 'put me in goal'for the penalty shoot out..good luck! Donation by Maureen 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

An inspiration - good luck today Donation by Alan Carter 13/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to a fellow Spurs fan Donation by Jenny Taylor 13/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

sooze, help old adam around - good luck to you all Donation by woolfie 13/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by lisa stubbs 13/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow Alfie, Tracey & Glen xx Donation by Tracey & Glen Callaghan 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck alfie Donation by Marshabuz 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are a true inspiration - your family must be so proud. Enjoy your day. From the Prevost Family Donation by the prevost family 12/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Alfie and good luck Donation by James and Maureen 12/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go Alfie!!!! You can do it - no wall too high (and remember your breathing :-D) xxx Donation by Yolly (The Bobath Centre) 12/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Saw you on GMTV - good luck Donation by James and Debbie 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both! A fabulous cause and very brave of all of you! Corryx Donation by Corrinne and Graham 12/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With great admiration of Alfie and The Children's Trust. Donation by Carolyn Lowe 12/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Alfie, and give Soozie a big hug from me. Donation by Elin Rhys 12/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration - Good Luck! Donation by Tynan Family 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration Alfie Donation by n/a 12/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck for Sunday Alfie. You are amazing. Good luck :D Donation by Nikki Dyer 11/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck Donation by Dave & Jean Robinson 11/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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