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Marc & Olly’s fundraiser for Cynon Valley PALS

Marc Withers is raising money for Cynon Valley PALS

London Marathon 2027 - Saturday · 24 April 2027 · Start fundraising for this event

Cynon Valley PALS is a charity that organises play and leisure activities for children with disabilities and their families. We recognise that families who have a child with a disability can feel isolated and the caring role can be difficult for parents and siblings. We provide inclusive activities that the whole family can take part in and enjoy in a relaxed and safe environment. Many of our children can not access busy leisure facilities and so we hire out venues for exclusive use so that the children can enjoy quiet, relaxed sessions. We also organise trips to relaxed theatre showings or to safari parks. We organise all of the details to take the pressure off the families and help them to enjoy leisure time together. We believe that all children should have the same opportunities to enjoy a wealth of experiences and it is our aim to provide these experiences.

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Running my first marathon at London for Cynon Valley PALS is an absolute privilege. I also run it to make my boy proud, and help him as his Daddy and hero!

Running helped me when I was at my lowest after Olly was diagnosed Autistic and has became a tool to help manage difficult times and remain fit for the most energetic of little boys.

My dream was to run the London and for a local charity that makes a real difference to peoples lives, and we are very fortunate that we have Cynon Valley PALS who do this.

My 7 year old Olly, is Autistic with ADHD and Epilepsy … facts…life is hard for him, but PALS has been an absolute life line of a support by consistently putting on events that meet Olly’s needs. Their tireless work to create suitable, friendly and inclusive sessions, such as Christmas Brecon Railway, Saturday Lido ALN swims to Surfibility days and visits to amazing zoos, is vital to us and so many families…one example where this made a difference for us, is when Olly stopped wanting to swim, the one activity he loved. Their PALS ALN sessions at the local pool and Ponty Lido helped us nurture Olly in a safe way back to something he loved.

Running this marathon to raise funds for PALS will literally fund 1000’s of opportunities for children like Olly to enjoy a day with their families and friends and builds a community of families in the same boat - thank you for donating and making a difference.

Donation summary

Total
£562.71
Online
£562.71
Offline
£0.00

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