The Research Delivery Team’s fundraiser for Greenwood Riding for the Disabled

Kathryn Styles is raising money for Greenwood Riding for the Disabled
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Research Delivery Team 20,000mile challenge

Based in Nottinghamshire. OUR AIMS: Exercise, Therapy, Fun through Horse-Riding for children with disabilities, whatever their physical, sensory or learning impairment. The HORSE makes the difference. WHY? Exercise is essential for healthy bodies and minds. Without it, well-being is damaged. Muscles deteriorate through lack of use. Thought processes become dull and disengaged. HOW? Our VOLUNTEERS aim to change inevitable outcomes – with fresh air, exercise stimulated by the horse, incentive to think ahead by being in charge for a change – all whilst having FUN.Many riders cannot be active any other way. Those with learning challenges may not see the need and lack the will to try. The HORSE stimulates: the RIDER responds. Rhythmic movement is calming for challenging conditions with consequential benefits for families and friends. We involve PARENTS, who relish respite from the stress of constant clinical appointments. They enjoy interaction with their child in a fun setting. Or if they prefer to sit and relax, we can offer that too. Opportunities for sharing experiences socially between parents is enormously beneficial for peace of mind. VOLUNTEERS are trained. They flourish in giving their support. Evidence of riders’ achievement is rewarding, improving volunteers’ own fitness and well-being. Young Volunteers learn and gain valuable life skills, benefitting future employment. Older Volunteers find new purpose in retirement. We bridge the generation gap in sharing expertise.

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Members of the Research Delivery Team have come together and challenged themselves to cover 20,000 miles during 2023. This is all in aid of Greenwood Riding for the Disabled whose aim is to provide Exercise; Therapy; Fun through horse-riding for disabled children and young people

We were inspired by the #NHS1000miles challenge to walk, swim, row, cycle and run our way to our target.

We’d love to raise some money for Greenwood Riding for the Disabled whilst keeping ourselves active.

A member of our team has close links with Greenwood RDA. The charity’s work to use horse riding to develop and maintain a healthy body and mind fits perfectly with our challenge! They work hard to make horse riding accessible to everyone regardless of physical, sensory or learning impairment.

Whilst you might think the RDA is a large organisation, the local groups are run independently, entirely by volunteers, and rely heavily on local fundraising.

The money would be used to purchase specialist equipment needed for the children’s individual needs, hay, feed and veterinary fees for the wonderful horses and maybe even a new pony!

We would love it if you would support us to give Greenwood RDA a helping hand to continue their fantastic work and keep us motivated to clock up those miles!

If you’d like to know more head over to their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/woodsiderdaateastfield

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£634.00
+ £114.75 Gift Aid
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£634.00
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