Ian Bowen-Morris

Charity

Reach Charity Ltd - Association For Children With Upper Limb Deficiency - Each year, babies are born in the UK missing part of one or both arms and hands. Added to these are a small number of children who lose limbs or parts of limbs due to traumatic incidents or necessary surgery. For many of the families of these children it is the first time that they will have come across such a disability. 'Reach' aims to provide the affected families with the opportunity to get together, share experiences and information about what to do (or not to do) and where to go for advice regarding treatment and to help them realise that they are not alone. Reach offers: * local branches which provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet * national office providing advice and support * quarterly newsletter 'Within Reach' * Insurance cover for the child's 'good' arm (covers UK residents from age 2 as long as they are Reach members) * Hire scheme for one-handed Recorders * Bursary Grants to eligible applicants * Annual Activity Week for Reach children * Socialising and Networking with other families
Reach Charity Ltd - Association For Children With Upper Limb Deficiency
Each year, babies are born in the UK missing part of one or both arms and hands. Added to these are a small number of children who lose limbs or parts of limbs due to traumatic incidents or necessary surgery. For many of the families of these children it is the first time that they will have come across such a disability. 'Reach' aims to provide the affected families with the opportunity to get together, share experiences and information about what to do (or not to do) and where to go for advice regarding treatment and to help them realise that they are not alone. Reach offers: * local branches which provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet * national office providing advice and support * quarterly newsletter 'Within Reach' * Insurance cover for the child's 'good' arm (covers UK residents from age 2 as long as they are Reach members) * Hire scheme for one-handed Recorders * Bursary Grants to eligible applicants * Annual Activity Week for Reach children * Socialising and Networking with other families

Event details

2010 Virgin London Marathon

25 April 2010

The Virgin London Marathon is one of the great British sporting events, combining elite athletics, mass participation and record-breaking fundraising in one race. The course is a gruelling 26 miles 385 yards long, passing through the streets of London from Blackheath to the famous finish line at The Mall. Since the first race in 1981, 746,635 runners have passed the finish line and raised more than £400 million for charities and good causes. Last year alone a staggering £47.2 million was raised, making the event a Guinness World Record holder as the largest annual fundraising event on the planet.


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Running for Reach

Fundraiser: 
Ian Bowen-Morris

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IanBowen-Morris

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This year I'm running the London Marathon to raise funds for REACH, the Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency. I first became aware of Reach when Jane and I were expecting our daughter Molly, and we were informed during a scan that she would be born with her left hand and forearm missing. 

It was obviously devastating news at the time and the need to understand the situation and explain it to concerned relatives and friends was great. Reach was hugely valuable to us at this time providing information and education as well as a support network of families with similar experiences.

The motto of Reach is "it's ability not disability that matters" - the charity provides helpful insight for parents and children to overcome their apparent disadvantage. Anyone that knows Molly knows she embraces this motto with her positive can-do attitude. Reach has played an important part in encouraging children like Molly to explore possibilities in music, sport and other activities. I now want to help them help other parents and children by continuing their very valuable work. For more information on why Reach needs funds please visit......

http://www.reach.org.uk/ReachCMS/view/client/forms/Default.aspx?ID=62&SubID=64

Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to Reach. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this.

Molly and I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.

My sincere thanks and kind regards,

Ian.

 

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Recent donors

23.05.10 Last but not Least

10.05.10 Well done Ian....a fantastic effort and very worthy cause.

06.05.10 Well done Ian, great time.

29.04.10 Hi Ian - well done especially running in new trainers!! Heard all about it!

26.04.10 Sorry we're late - we assume you did it, well done what an achievement. Hope it was worth all the agony!! Congratulations! The Adams Family x

26.04.10 Good luck Ian from Michael, Erla and the whole of opcare

24.04.10 Have a good day Lynn,Jeremy and kate

24.04.10 Good Luck Ian.

21.04.10 Hope you can run better than you can sing! Good luck

21.04.10 Good Luck for Sunday. The bubbles went down well! Luv, Amanda and Brian

19.04.10 What a challenge - were both in awe. Be sure to have that deep heat at the ready!!

19.04.10 Hope you have a good run, and the weather is kind. Enjoy it!

19.04.10 Good luck Ian, can't believe yoy're doing it again. Hope all goes brilliantly for you. Lots of love, will be thinking and watching for you on the day, Christine and Rose xxxx.

19.04.10 Good luck with the run!

19.04.10 Go for Ian- a very worthy cause and impressive commitment.

19.04.10 Very worthwhile cause and a fantastic effort to complete a marathon, I hope you have a good run. Good luck.

17.04.10 Ian, I am sure you can do it. Hope the weather is kind. Best wishes Vicki Jack

16.04.10 Good luck Ian, I'll be cheering two 'Appletonians' on.

15.04.10 Good Luck Ian from the BizClip Team!

15.04.10 Go for it! A very worthwhile cause.

14.04.10 Good on you Ian - run well and finger's crossed for good weather for you!

12.04.10 Run for Wales!!! Good luck.

12.04.10 Good luck Mate!

12.04.10 Good luck with the Marathon

12.04.10 After your Alicante training camp, the Rhino will have no chance!!!

12.04.10 Good onya mate! A fantastic cause. We wish you all the very best.

11.04.10 What a great cause. Have a great day, Ian.

11.04.10 Best of luck Ian, bet you're looking forward to the weekends you can spend digging your garden instead of pounding the streets!

10.04.10 Good luck Ian, hope you enjoy the day and raise as much money as possible

07.04.10 Good luck, a very worthy cause, think of the cold beer at the end!!!!

30.03.10 Try to beat the Rhino if you can!! We'll be cheering you on. Jane, Rhys & Molly xxx.

£1,372.00

Running total

Target:
£1,000.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£1,612.01
Total donors:
31
Biggest donor:
Peter.J.Bastian
£150.00  
Last donor:
Peter.J.Bastian 23.05.10  
Offline fundraising:
£231.00

Other fundraising

Running for Reach 25.04.2010