One Punch Tommy

Thomas Palmer is raising money for Parents Opening Doors (PODS) Telford

One Punch Man Challenge · 30 April 2025

PODS is a parent carer/peer led charity with staff and volunteers who have the relevant ‘real life’ experience to support families who have a child with a disability or additional need (aged 0 – 25 years). Parent participation is at the heart of the forum, as parent carers can pinpoint problems frequently experienced by families with disabled children. This knowledge is useful to professionals in helping to improve how children’s services are delivered so they better meet families’ needs. PODS continues to ensure communication links exist between these families and the strategic decision makers. PODS also have a Befriender Scheme to help support parent carers who need it, they are supported by one-to-one befrienders in their home. A much larger number of parent carers can access emotional and practical support at the family groups, where experiences can be shared.

Story

I was inspired to take up a challenge by one of the kids that I coach in jiu jitsu, who is also doing his own challenge this month. I've done 7 days now and am sure that I can finish what I started, though it will be very difficult. I'm going to copy the workout routine of the animated character 'One Punch Man', who did a 10km run (I'm doing one mile!!), 100 sit-ups, 100 press-ups and 100 squats every day for a very long time. I will be seeing this through to the end of April.

I've chosen this charity as one of the other kids that I coach is in the process of being helped by this charity, and who's parents have said that they do very good work, making it an easy decision for me to sponsor them. Every child deserves a chance to grow and enjoy life, regardless of difficulties, which is something that I seem to have naturally gravitated towards implementing in my two years (so far) of coaching, ensuring that all children of all abilities have an equal opportunity to grow at their own pace and in an environment in which they can be comfortable.

Many thanks for reading, inspiring me, pushing me or sponsoring me, you're a legend 👊

Kind Regards

Tommy Palmer

Assistant Coach at Sakura Grappling Academy 🌸

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