On Sunday 22nd of April 2012 I will be embarking on my first London Marathon.....crazy I know!! ha

 

Most of you know over the last few years I have enjoyed a number of fundraising runs and with your kind generosity I have always managed to meet my target. With your help and support again I hope to achieve my biggest target.  

 

This April I will be running on behalf of a charity called Scope who help people with cerebral palsy. Some of you may not know but Alex’s (my wife) brother Steven, was born with cerebral palsy. Steven was physically disabled, unable to talk and bound to wheelchair, needing 24 hour care. Unfortunately I was unable to meet Steven but I have been told that he had an infectious smile, was a fun loving guy, with huge enthusiasm and a passion for life.

 
Cerebral palsy is the most commonly diagnosed physical condition in the U.K, and occurs around the time of birth when part of the brain fails to develop properly. Astonishingly a child is born every 6 hours with cerebral palsy. It can happen to any child. Scope is the largest charity in the U.K working with people with cerebral palsy, their families and carers. The money raised from running the London Marathon will allow Scope to continue running their vital services which are designed to support disabled people in every aspect of their lives, from birth through to adulthood. Scope’s aim is that disabled people achieve equality in everyday life.

 

I have pledged to raise £1800 for Scope. Please, please donate as much or as little as you can to this worthy cause. Literally, every penny will help me reach my goal. Scope is currently only able to reach 1 in 4 people who need help. With your support, Scope will reach more people.

 

Donating through Just Giving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with Just Giving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. Remember, if you are an individual U.K tax payer, Scope can claim Gift Aid on your donation. This is where the government reimburses Scope with the tax you have already paid on your gift-at no extra cost to you. In order for Gift Aid to be added to your donation, please tick the box on the website.

 

You can now also donate by text - Text “STVE70 £2” to 70070 the amount can be either – £ 1, £2,

£3, £4, £5 or £10.

 

Thank you so much for all your support and I hope to see you all on the day of the marathon.

 

Nick xx