Wednesday 2 April 2014

Chestnut Tree House

As you've probably realised I will be running the 29th Marathon Des Sables on the 6th April. The event is being entirely self funded however I am raising awareness and sponsorship of a local Charity, The Chestnut Tree House Hospice in Arundel.

The Marathon des Sables is partnered with UNICEF to promote solidarity for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.My daughter Poppy is 6 and she is very well, she has love, affection, attention and everything that a child could want. However if things were ever to change I know that here in the UK, only a few miles down the road, the Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice would be there to help.

Chestnut Tree House is the only children's hospice in Sussex; it cares for over 300 children and young adults with progressive life shortening conditions. Their goal is to provide the best quality of life for children and families with practical, social and spiritual support however short their life may be. 

Their aim "to make every day count. The good days, the bad days and the last days."  The children accepted on to their case load are not expected to live into adulthood.

One of the funding methods for the Chestnut Tree Houses is that of sponsorship, monies raised by individuals who complete various challenges such as 10k road races, marathons and beyond. They also organise their own yearly 10k road race in Littlehampton which I have completed. It was a great fun event and I hope to complete it again. If you have the time and inclination lease consider signing yourself up.

www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

Please help me help the Chestnut Tree House by sponsoring me to complete the Marathon des Sables. I'm sure my journey will be one of sweat, tears, frustration, camaraderie and ultimately joy. The children and families who use the services offered by the Chestnut Tree House don't have the same possibilities ahead of them in life like the rest of us. Any donation you can make will help them to experience at least a few moments of happiness. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you can help.

Please sponsor me at:
www.justgiving.com/scottmds2014


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