Hi all, my name is Beth and alongside Tash, Jenny, Gemma and Alan we are FIA’s Buddies.

Tash and Beth have signed up to take on the Torbay 10k. Both Tash and Beth are non runners but are working hard to take this challenge head on.

We have set up this go fund me to help kick start our community project with the aim of becoming a registered charity, in order to do this we must have a raised £5,000.

A little background- this idea blossomed when one of Tash and Dan’s beautiful daughters was diagnosed with Down syndrome and additional health related conditions. As family and friends we support Tash and her girls as much as we were able to but clearly saw that the information and support was not very forthcoming and/or difficult to find.

The names FIA represents the names of 3 beautiful girls, also Family, Inclusion and Acceptance.

FIA’s Buddies aims to support children experiencing the effects of Down Syndrome and their siblings age from birth to 18 within the United Kingdom.

The funds raised by FIA’s Buddies is to bring a long-lasting difference to the lives of children with Down Syndrome and their siblings by the provision of resources for education, signposting to information and resources to support wellbeing and improve quality of life. By doing this encourage children to achieve their potential.