Christy Karpanen

Christy Runs London for Aspire

Fundraising for Aspire
£2,257
raised of £2,000 target
by 68 supporters
Event: London Marathon 2024
Aspire

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We support people with Spinal Cord Injury to help them live full, independent lives

Story

Every four hours, someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury.  My husband Steve became one of those people at the age of 23, breaking his neck and becoming a tetraplegic.  Since then, he has been closely involved with Aspire through his work with London Wheelchair Rugby Club, who are based at the Aspire Leisure Centre in Stanmore.

Aspire are an incredible charity, providing practical support to those with spinal cord injuries and their families - from help with housing, legal advice, financial advice, technology and education, to research and support for those whose lives have changed dramatically.

Please support my marathon effort, and help those like my husband who have sustained a spinal cord injury and need help to move on with the next stage of their lives.  SCI can happen to anyone, anytime - thank you for supporting me to make sure that no-one has to face it alone.

About the charity

Aspire

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RCN 1075317
Every four hours someone in the UK is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. It can happen to anyone at any time and no one is prepared for how it will change their life. Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help, supporting spinal cord injured people from injury to independence.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,256.99
+ £364.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,256.99
Offline donations
£0.00

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