Hello all,
Kiri and I are Running the Great North Run on 20th September (a matter of days - eek!) This is a Half-marathon event, yes that right 13.1 miles of sweat and guts, and thats just Kiri.
We are running this event for the charity 'Newman Trust'. This is a truly amazing charity that organises and runs Holiday camps for children with development and learning difficulties. Kids with autism, Down's, amongst others are able to spend a week at camp where they otherwise could not afford it, or would require care too complicated. Here they benefit from one-to-one volunteers, entertainment, outings and fun, fun, fun. The camp also allows the kids parents to have some much needed respite time from their commonly exhaustive and chaotic routine.
Please give generously to this truly wonderful cause, all of your money will go directly toward the nippers! Chris volunteered 2 summers ago, and genuinely felt that this was a charity that makes a difference to the kids and their families. Also, poor Christopher (doesn't know I've written this, but...) will need the encouragement as the run appropriately falls on the weekend following a 12-days in a row slog at the new job!
Thankyou so much
Kiri and Chris (aka paula radcliffe)
From www.newmantrust.org...
"Established in 1981, the Trust began by running a one week summer holiday for children with special needs. The Trust now provides holidays for over 120 disabled children aged 5-16 each year, in various locations around the UK.
Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supported environment and use a care ratio of one helper to one child at all times.
The Trust is an entirely voluntary organisation and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child’s holiday."
