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Reuben’s Adventure of a Life Time
#RAOALT
On the 24th of April 2016 I will be competing in my third London Marathon. My aim this time round (apart from a 3 hour 30 minute finish!) is to make a real difference to a couple of local lads, twins in fact, that have faced adversity since the day they were born. Reuben and Zachary Smith are well known members of my local community in Whiteley and are now the grand old age of 6.
Since birth, they have both suffered from the affects Cerebral Palsy brings, and Reuben in particular is unable to walk and relies heavily on his wheelchair to try and live a normal childhood at his home and school. Unlike most 6 year olds, days out down the park and the beach don’t exist. Memories that make up any childhood we all have are out of reach to this brave little boy.
Well, out of reach until now…………..
In April this year, the Smith family will have a brand new vehicle at their disposal so they make can all these simple journey’s we take for granted every day. Trips to the shops, holiday road trips, or round to the grandparents to be spoilt will actually be possible for Reuben and his brothers. The new vehicle needs a conversion, ramps and ancillary equipment must be fitted so that Reuben can be transported around with ease in his wheelchair in the environment that is crucial to his ongoing health and wellbeing. Without this he will be confined to a living room and a classroom for the majority of his childhood.
I am intending to raise £10,000 to make these childhood memories a reality……..but I need your help……..
After an agonising and frustrating year with injuries in 2015 I am now back in the full flow of running and my intense training programme has started. The next 4 months and 500 miles of training will ensure I conquer London for a third time. All I ask is that if you can support me in raising this money – it is without doubt my hardest challenge to date – but with you behind me we can make it happen.
Help me give Reuben his long awaited Adventure of a Life Time.
Thank you
#RAOALT
On the 24th of April 2016 I will be competing in my third London Marathon. My aim this time round (apart from a 3 hour 30 minute finish!) is to make a real difference to a couple of local lads, twins in fact, that have faced adversity since the day they were born. Reuben and Zachary Smith are well known members of my local community in Whiteley and are now the grand old age of 6.
Since birth, they have both suffered from the affects Cerebral Palsy brings, and Reuben in particular is unable to walk and relies heavily on his wheelchair to try and live a normal childhood at his home and school. Unlike most 6 year olds, days out down the park and the beach don’t exist. Memories that make up any childhood we all have are out of reach to this brave little boy.
Well, out of reach until now…………..
In April this year, the Smith family will have a brand new vehicle at their disposal so they make can all these simple journey’s we take for granted every day. Trips to the shops, holiday road trips, or round to the grandparents to be spoilt will actually be possible for Reuben and his brothers. The new vehicle needs a conversion, ramps and ancillary equipment must be fitted so that Reuben can be transported around with ease in his wheelchair in the environment that is crucial to his ongoing health and wellbeing. Without this he will be confined to a living room and a classroom for the majority of his childhood.
I am intending to raise £10,000 to make these childhood memories a reality……..but I need your help……..
After an agonising and frustrating year with injuries in 2015 I am now back in the full flow of running and my intense training programme has started. The next 4 months and 500 miles of training will ensure I conquer London for a third time. All I ask is that if you can support me in raising this money – it is without doubt my hardest challenge to date – but with you behind me we can make it happen.
Help me give Reuben his long awaited Adventure of a Life Time.
Thank you
Organizer
Sarah Mullins
Organizer