Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Last year I was after your votes and your money. This year I just want your money
Dear Neighbours,
One of the great things about having been a local councillor was that I got to see a great deal of the splendid work that is being done by the many dedicated organisations that work in our community.
Of these, few can match the LONDON CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, and I'm running the London Marathon for them on 26th April.
Because it is located in Muswell Hill, everyone in Haringey can take pride in it.
Every day in London a child is born with cerebral palsy. It is a non-progressive condition which occurs because of an injury to the brain before, during or shortly after birth. It results in impairment to voluntary movement and co-ordination.
The London Centre is a true centre of excellence. Many of its staff have been trained at the renowned Peto Institute in Budapest, which pioneered "Conductive Education." Through this approach, pupils learn how to be as independent as possible, and their parents are taught how to continue the children's learning away from the centre. This shared experience transforms life for the families who are affected.
The results are often amazing.
This is a very exciting time for the centre. It has moved to a temporary location while a brand new facility is being prepared, which will help more and more families.
It has launched a £2.2 Capital fund raising campaign, and I am delighted to be a part of it.
Please visit their website at http://www.cplondon.org.uk/ to find out more. You can, of course, donate via my Justgiving Page on https://www.justgiving.com/David-Schmitz2015 or via their site directly.
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Permalink Reply by David Schmitz on
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ANOTHER NEWSFLASH!
Finished the Marathon in 6:3:43 which means 7 minutes off my personal worst.
Far more interestingly, we've raised £1180 for the Centre, and it's still coming in.
A huge thank you to all HoL members who've contributed. The good news is that the web addresses above are still working, and of course all money thrust into my hands will get to the Centre straight away.
All the best,
David
Oh, I almost forgot. Here are 3 more smiley faces. And we're only £20 away from a fourth!
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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Good for you Mr S. Damn the time; the fact that you finished is more that gobsmackingly impressive for me.
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We're now up to £1230!
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GREAT NEWS: We're now up to £1296. Which means we are only 4 quid away from .....!
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