4 family photo shoot prizes each worth £250 to be won
08th April 2009
Richard's BIG 4 - Sponsor me to run 4 marathons and you could win one of 4 family photo shoots
I am running 4 marathons to celebrate my nephew Cameron’s 4th birthday and raise much needed funds for Down's Syndrome Oxford.
Originally starting on 24th April 2009 my schedule was suddenly put on hold The DAY BEFORE the London Marathon!
Missing London, Berlin, Warsaw and Amsterdam marathons I started again in Florence. Early this year I cancelled more races due to a calf injury but have resumed training and should be ready to go at the starting line in Frankfurt this autumn.
1. Florence – 29th November 2009 – completed
2. Frankfurt - 31st October 2010
3. TBC 2010
4. TBC 2010
Cameron, Down's Syndrome and winning a photo shoot
On 8th April 2005 the phone rang with the joyous message:
‘It’s a baby boy’... and so I became an uncle.
Two days later, however, there was another phonecall:
‘Richard... we have something to tell you... our little boy has Down’s Syndrome’
A first baby is a wonderful life changing experience and every parent becomes aware of their child’s developmental milestones – with a baby who has Down’s Syndrome you become a developmental expert for every step of the journey.
Heart Condition
1 in 3 babies with Down’s Syndrome have a heart condition, so the first month is full of harrowing tests – luckily my nephew, Cameron didn’t have to undergo any heart surgery.
Feeding
Feeding a baby with Down’s Syndrome is difficult and time consuming – due to lax muscle tone their weight drops dramatically and sometimes they have to be tube fed – a 20 minute feed would take Cameron 2 to 3 hours.
Walking
Learning to walk takes longer – Cameron was pretty quick at 2 1/2 years.
Talking
Talking is another hurdle – due to brain connection problems learning sign language is necessary - Cameron now ‘signs’ and partially speaks (lax muscle tone makes what is said also very hard to understand).
Other Problems
In addition there are endless check ups as children with Down’s Syndrome are more prone to hearing, sight, thyroid, heart, chest, digestion and sinus problems.
Cameron today
With tremendous love and attention from his mum and dad Cameron today is a joyful, silly, bright and loving little boy with a great sense of humour. In September 2009 he started mainstream school – another BIG milestone.
Running for Cameron
To Celebrate Cameron’s 4th Birthday and raise awareness and vital funds for the Down's Syndrome Oxford charity I am running 4 marathons.
Sponsor me and win a fabulous family photo shoot
4 Family Photo Shoots (worth £250 each) up for grabs
For every £5 you sponsor me you will be entered into the prize draw to win 1 of 4 fabulous family photo shoots which you can use yourself or give as a gift to your family or a friend. So for £5 you get entered once, for £25 you get entered five times.
Your family photo shoot
You'll have Tina and myself at the place of your choice*, in an environment where you feel comfortable and at ease such as home, out in the garden, your local park, your favourite restaurant etc.
We'll take photos for up to 2 hours and later you choose the prints you would like up to the value of £100.
Past family photo shoots
Raising vital funds for Down's Syndrome Oxford
Down's Syndrome Oxford is run and funded by parents and supporters to provide information, help and activities for children and young adults with Down's Syndrome and their families. Membership is free and some of the benefits include friendship, family social events and practical assistance with educational and developmental issues. They are not professional fundraisers, just a group of ordinary parents and volunteers who employ no staff, so every penny goes directly to support the families.
It's simple to sponsor me
- Just click the 'Sponsor Me' button.
Thank you for your support.
And if you are around for the marathons or the prize draw evening then I'd love to see you.
Best wishes and good luck in the prize draw.
Richard
Prize Draw information ( Updated July 2010 )
1. The Close Date for sponsorship is TBC 2010
2. The prize draw will take place at The Three Greyhounds, Old Compton Street, Soho, London at 7pm on TBC 2010
3. All entrants will be informed of any changes to the Marathon and Prize Draw schedule
4. The prizes are valid for 1 year after the date of the prize draw
6. *If your place of choice for your photo shoot is beyond 50 miles of London then you may have to supply us with some scrummy food and drink and even lodgings
I am running 4 marathons to celebrate my nephew Cameron’s 4th birthday and raise much needed funds for Down's Syndrome Oxford.
Originally starting on 24th April 2009 my schedule was suddenly put on hold The DAY BEFORE the London Marathon!
Missing London, Berlin, Warsaw and Amsterdam marathons I started again in Florence. Early this year I cancelled more races due to a calf injury but have resumed training and should be ready to go at the starting line in Frankfurt this autumn.
1. Florence – 29th November 2009 – completed
2. Frankfurt - 31st October 2010
3. TBC 2010
4. TBC 2010
Cameron, Down's Syndrome and winning a photo shoot
On 8th April 2005 the phone rang with the joyous message:
‘It’s a baby boy’... and so I became an uncle.
Two days later, however, there was another phonecall:
‘Richard... we have something to tell you... our little boy has Down’s Syndrome’
A first baby is a wonderful life changing experience and every parent becomes aware of their child’s developmental milestones – with a baby who has Down’s Syndrome you become a developmental expert for every step of the journey.
Heart Condition
1 in 3 babies with Down’s Syndrome have a heart condition, so the first month is full of harrowing tests – luckily my nephew, Cameron didn’t have to undergo any heart surgery.
Feeding
Feeding a baby with Down’s Syndrome is difficult and time consuming – due to lax muscle tone their weight drops dramatically and sometimes they have to be tube fed – a 20 minute feed would take Cameron 2 to 3 hours.
Walking
Learning to walk takes longer – Cameron was pretty quick at 2 1/2 years.
Talking
Talking is another hurdle – due to brain connection problems learning sign language is necessary - Cameron now ‘signs’ and partially speaks (lax muscle tone makes what is said also very hard to understand).
Other Problems
In addition there are endless check ups as children with Down’s Syndrome are more prone to hearing, sight, thyroid, heart, chest, digestion and sinus problems.
Cameron today
With tremendous love and attention from his mum and dad Cameron today is a joyful, silly, bright and loving little boy with a great sense of humour. In September 2009 he started mainstream school – another BIG milestone.
Running for Cameron
To Celebrate Cameron’s 4th Birthday and raise awareness and vital funds for the Down's Syndrome Oxford charity I am running 4 marathons.
Sponsor me and win a fabulous family photo shoot
4 Family Photo Shoots (worth £250 each) up for grabs
For every £5 you sponsor me you will be entered into the prize draw to win 1 of 4 fabulous family photo shoots which you can use yourself or give as a gift to your family or a friend. So for £5 you get entered once, for £25 you get entered five times.
Your family photo shoot
You'll have Tina and myself at the place of your choice*, in an environment where you feel comfortable and at ease such as home, out in the garden, your local park, your favourite restaurant etc.
We'll take photos for up to 2 hours and later you choose the prints you would like up to the value of £100.
Past family photo shoots
Raising vital funds for Down's Syndrome Oxford
Down's Syndrome Oxford is run and funded by parents and supporters to provide information, help and activities for children and young adults with Down's Syndrome and their families. Membership is free and some of the benefits include friendship, family social events and practical assistance with educational and developmental issues. They are not professional fundraisers, just a group of ordinary parents and volunteers who employ no staff, so every penny goes directly to support the families.
It's simple to sponsor me
- Just click the 'Sponsor Me' button.
Thank you for your support.
And if you are around for the marathons or the prize draw evening then I'd love to see you.
Best wishes and good luck in the prize draw.
Richard
Prize Draw information ( Updated July 2010 )
1. The Close Date for sponsorship is TBC 2010
2. The prize draw will take place at The Three Greyhounds, Old Compton Street, Soho, London at 7pm on TBC 2010
3. All entrants will be informed of any changes to the Marathon and Prize Draw schedule
4. The prizes are valid for 1 year after the date of the prize draw
6. *If your place of choice for your photo shoot is beyond 50 miles of London then you may have to supply us with some scrummy food and drink and even lodgings
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