Stephanie Quantick

The Children's Mutual runners 2009

Fundraising for Kent Kids Miles of Smiles

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Thanks for visiting the fundraising page for The Children's Mutual runners.

The Children's Mutual is proud to be the main sponsor of The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon. This year we are equally proud that so many of our staff, friends and families are running the race and raising even more money for Kent Kids Miles of Smile.

Our runners vary in age, fitness and experience but have all brought phenomenal enthusiasm, commitment and fun to their running. They more than deserve your support for their efforts but if you are still sitting on the fence perhaps a quick word from Adam Thomas at Kent Kids might help…

‘A big thank you from the children and staff at Kent Kids to everyone running or sponsoring a runner in The Children’s Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon. The bulk of generosity we receive comes from decent caring people like you, and for this we are always extremely grateful. We simply couldn't do what we do without support from people like you!’

So dig deep and help us give Kent's kids a little something extra to smile about!

Thank you from all at The Children's Mutual and in particular from our runners:

Alex Tiffin; Briony Wood; Emily Keating; Frances Morgan; Gavin Berkerey; Graeme McAusland; Hellena Marsh; Jamie Baxter; Jenny Barrow; Laura Smith; Lee Richardson; Martin Bellingham; Sarah Reynolds and Simon Allford

About the charity

Kent Kids Miles of Smiles

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www.miles-of-smiles.org.uk

Kent Kids Miles of Smiles is a Charity set up to raise funds to establish and run 'Footprints' a children's care home for the sick and disabled of Kent. Our aims and objectives are as follows: 1. To generally assist in the well being, comfort and happiness of Kent's sick and disabled children. 2. To provide holiday homes abroad for Kent's sick and disabled children.3. To establish and run holiday centre in the Kent area for sick and disabled childrenFootprints provides a home for 6 permanent children and 6 respite children 52 weeks of the year. During their stay with us the children's entertainment is centred around their choice of activities and capabilities, at the same time ensuring that their individual needs are met.During their stay each child is encouraged to develop self awareness and personal growth. The activity programme includes visits to the zoo, bird parks, farms, indoor activity centres, theme parks, historical attractions, beach, restaurants and swimming pools. We hope that although 'Footprints' provides fun place to stay for sick and disabled children, it also raises awareness in people that our children are no different from any other children in the fact that when 'sleeping over' they can participate in all the activities enjoyed by able children. A child is a child no matter what they look like, can or cant do, they all need the same love and attention that is provided for the children at 'Footprints'