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Despite various controversies, this Olympics has been the most successful for our Paralympians who are at 2nd place in the Medals tables with a fantastic total of 98 medals (at the moment!)
It’s been thrilling to see our athletes reaching such highs, especially for a country that is famous for losing at most sports!
It’s a […]

Posted by Rebecca Graceson in Inspiration, News

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In April 2007 Simon Beresford became the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete a marathon, and this year he beat his record and completed the London Marathon in only 5hr 44 mins!
Simon was unable to get a place this year, so ran on behalf of the Downs Syndrome Association and has raised […]

Posted by Rebecca Graceson in Events, Inspiration

London community group Aspire Powerchair Sports Club have applied for a funding competition with Norwich Union and are in the running for a potential £50,000.
In order to win they need to secure the highest number of votes. If they get the highest number of votes in their region (London) then they will win […]

Posted by Rebecca Graceson in Events, Inspiration, News

Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) have announced some good news today. The government have responded to the campaign for short breaks to help support families with disabled children. They have created a new legal duty for local authorities to provide the short breaks.
EDCM have reported that although this is a breakthrough, it doesn’t […]

Posted by Rebecca Graceson in Inspiration, News