My name is David Richardson. I am 43. I live in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex.   Between 09:30 and Mid-day, Thursday 15th September, I'm embarking upon an ambitious 2.5 K swim  at Grange Paddocks Pool,  Rye Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2HH,  raising much needed funds
for Act One Arts Base.

I've been a participant at ActOne for five years. I have cerebral palsy - I am deaf and partially sighted,  but I have never let my conditions contain my aspirations. Aged just seven,  I joined SNAP Theatre, being the only person with disabilities in the group.In 1999 I graduated with a 2:1 in politics   from University of Essex.  During my studies I developed bipolar disorder. 

In 2005, I joined Youth Create, an inclusive  youth development theatre in Sawbrigeworth, Herts. Youth Create opened many doors - leading  me to Act One, a dance and performance charity where ability, not disability  is put centre stage.

“The company is a family - everyone can learn from and help each other, whilst having fun" 

“The company has created a space, where my condition is challenged and I can challenge my condition.”  

Please plunge deep into your pockets, making waves in support of our life-changing work. Help the magic to continue, step by step. 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.