An accountant from Runcorn will be taking on the London Marathon in aid of cerebral palsy charity Stick ‘n’ Step.
Paul Richards, an associate at Widnes accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth, is taking on the 26.2 mile challenge for the first time in April and hoping to raise £2500 for Stick ‘n’ Step.
Stick ‘n’ Step offers support services to children with cerebral palsy and their families. The charity provides the children with totally free of charge conductive education sessions, allowing them to gain the skills they need to live independent lives. 94 children from across the region attend these sessions weekly or twice weekly at the charity’s Wallasey and Runcorn centres. The organisation is completely independent and receives all of its funding from the generosity of local people, communities, businesses and grant making trusts.
Paul chose to run for Stick ‘n’ Step as his son, Alfie, aged 9, has cerebral palsy and regularly attends the charity’s conductive education sessions.
Amy Couture, CEO of Stick ‘n’ Step comments: “It always means such a lot to us when families of our children get involved in fundraising. We wish Paul the very best for his training and we are looking forward to cheering for him on the day.”
Anyone wishing to donate to Paul’s cause can visit his Virgin Money Giving page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PaulRichards38
Paul is one of 10 people running the marathon for Stick ‘n’ Step after 10 places were donated to the charity by Chester Lions Club.
