So. Here we are again. Parrott is pushing herself for Starlight. This time, however, the parameters (and the reasons) are rather different. With the recent London Marathon, and the positive physical changes in my body, I have been thinking once more about how I can stretch my boundaries and give back to the charity that got me through my rockiest moments. Of course a marathon in the usual sense is far beyond feasible, but I wanted to do something closer to a traditional sporting event, so I did some research and found Parallel London.

Parallel London is 'the world’s first fully inclusive mass participation event [...] designed for all ages and abilities'. Anyone can take part in one of the five distances (10km, 5km, 1km, Super Sensory 1km and 100m) with whatever support they require. You can read more about the event here: http://parallellondon.com/

I am working towards walking the 100m in a walking frame alongside my Mama, Bev Chambers, and my intellectual and initial twin, Jade Passfield. Whilst this might not be the most mammoth of distances, it certainly will be a stretch for me.

And this is precisely the point. One of the aspects that my experience with Starlight has most supported me in is dealing with the grief that results from losing friends - the majority of whom have also had disabilities. Following the recent news of another dear school friend's death, I have decided to go public in my fundraising in order to commemorate all 13 of my special people*. In the first instance I am hoping to raise £130, but of course it would be fabulous to exceed that target.

Much love and thanks,

Jxx

*Since I set up this page that number has risen to 15, 12 friends and 3 other significant people.

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