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My name is Ruth Hebden and I am the Volunteer Co-ordinator at Marske Hall, Leonard Cheshire Disability. I am supporting Dr Brenda Whittle and her amazing team of 'assisters/supporters' to fundraise for Physio and Rehabilitation equipment for the residents of Marske Hall.

Brenda, who is currently a full time wheelchair user is determined to complete the Great North Run, with her team of supporters assisting her. At the end of the race she is going to get up from her wheelchair, and with assistance and a great deal of gutsy determination, walk the last 10 steps and complete the half marathon herself. This is going to be a massive challenge for her, but knowing Brenda as I do I have every confidence that it is a challenge she will literally rise to!

I have known Brenda for the last 10 years, and I am honoured to be able to support her to achieve her goal. 

In 1997 Brenda completed her third degree, a PHD in chemistry, she had pushed herself and shaped a very bright and promising future. 1997 was also the year she became so unwell that the specialists warned her parents that she may never walk or talk again. They had underestimated the sheer fortitude of Brenda. Over the last few years with determination and willpower she is now able to talk again, feed herself, do her washing and is beginning to re-learn how to walk. This is taking her years.

She is aiming to raise money to equip our physiotherapy room at the home in the hope it will further her personal development, whilst helping countless other people at the home regain some independence. She is aiming to raise approximately £5000 of the £20,000 we need.

I am in awe of her, her spirit and her passion for life. When faced with tough choices she decided to fight. Now she is not only fighting for herself, but for her fellow disabled residents.

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Many thanks Ruth, on behalf of #Team Brenda

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