Paul Regan
Loch Ness Marathon 2010 for Down's South London
Fundraising for Down's South London
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On Sunday morning I am hoping to complete the Loch Ness Marathon to help raise awareness and funds for a local charity in South London called Down's South London (DSL). I will be running with my friend Mark who's daughter April was born last October and has Down's Syndrome, which is a life long condition that causes delays in learning and development. April has just started to attend DSL to help her develop her communications skills. It is a small local charity and support network for children with Down's Syndrome and their families that provides specialist speech and language therapy and survives entirely on donations from the general public. Communication is one area that children with Down's Syndrome find more difficult to develop and the ability to communicate is the single greatest determinator in how children with Down's Syndrome integrate into society. Assistance with speech and language can make a real difference to children with Down's Syndrome and we are looking to raise money for the charity so that they can help more children like April.
If you would like to help by donating then it should be quick and easy to do so through this page. Your support is greatly appreciated – Thank you!
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