Barry Rankin
Barry & Amanda's 24 Hour Endurance Run For Avalon
Fundraising for Avalon Group
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On June 30th, Amanda and I will be running in a 24 hour endurance race to help raise money for the Avalon Group www.avalongroup.org.uk
This comprises of running a 5 mile lap on mixed terrain, then handing over the wristband to each other and basically keep going for 24 hours. Between us, we expect to run in the region of 100 miles over the 24 hour period; that's basically like running the London Marathon twice each.
By raising money for The Avalon Group we are helping provide meaningful moments and life opportunities for people with a disability and/or dementia in communities across Yorkshire and the North East.Your support ensures that they can provide responsive, personalised care and support which enhances and enriches the quality of people's lives.
The Avalon Group is an award-winning charity providing flexible person-centered care, support and companionship for everyday life, housing, learning and employment.
They provide support to a wide range of individuals across the North of England. Their customers include older adults, people with dementia, physical, sensory or learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, acquired brain injuries, young people in transition and adults on the autistic spectrum.
The staff and carers are fully trained to deliver services that promote the right of every individual to be treated with respect and to be fully involved in decisions about their support.
Their services include:
- Support in your own home or wider community
- Everyday activities such as shopping, trips out, leisure and daytime activities
- Practical help with finances, tenancies, medication
- Developing skills to live independently
- Respite breaks for carers
- Accommodation and support in family homes
- Home-from-hospital help
- Regular customer events and parties
- Accessible holidays, travel and day trips
Please help us take on this difficult challenge and help us raise some much needed money for this fantastic charity.
Thank you very much for your support.
Barry & Amanda x