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Martin Johnstone is raising money for Both Parents Matter

Participants: Lindsay Johnstone

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Great Scottish Run 10k · 6 October 2013

Both Parents Matter is a charity providing information and support to separated parents to ensure a child's right to a relationship with both. Support is provided through a national helpline, website, internet forums, branch meetings and parent support workshops. It also campaigns to ensure that both parents are treated equally.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am one of thousands of Single Fathers out there that care and need to be part of their child's life.  Lily, this is for you! xx

Every child should grow up knowing that both their parents love them.  They have the right to feel loved, cared for and valued by their fathers.  If we cut fathers out then we deprive their children of that knowledge and emotional security in their lives.  I want Lily to grow up feeling confident and secure; knowing that she is important to me, knowing that I’ve made every effort to be there for her.

I’m not out to question or cause conflict over any maternal role or responsibility.  Relationships between adults fail for all sorts of reasons, but the relationship between parents and their children endures, and should continue.  Children need both of their parents.  I simply want to raise awareness and remind people that the paternal role is also important, valuable and necessary.

Please support my efforts on behalf of Families Need Fathers Scotland. I hope that it demonstrates my commitment to Lily and to raising awareness that men, such as myself, want to be there for their children.

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Donation summary

Total
£518.00
+ £88.75 Gift Aid
Online
£375.00
Offline
£143.00

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