Take part in sporting events in aid of Family Rights Group

There are an estimated 300,000 vulnerable children in this country who cannot live with their parents and are being raised by grandparents or other relatives. The children have experienced tragedy or trauma and yet many of these carers receive little if any practical or financial help, despite many being in severe financial poverty.

In 2013 our ambition is to raise £20,000 from our sporting activities to help fund local fun days for children who cannot live with their parents and are being raised by grandparents and extended family members and to help set up local support groups for these carers. There are few such groups in the country, yet they make a world of difference to children and carers who often feel very isolated. We have no other monies this year to support this work.

Become a sportperson for FRG in 2013:

Are you interested? Whether it’s your first time participating in an organised running or swimming event or you were part of Team GB – we’d love you to take part for Family Rights Group.

Runners will receive a Family Rights Group running vest and we’ll help you to set up a justgiving account/provide sponsorship forms. For more information and to book a place please email Cathy Ashley on cashley@frg.org.uk.

We are also putting together a team for the London legal support trust walk on Monday 20th May – which is a leisurely but fascinating activity. 100% of monies raised by those who are part of our team will go to Family Rights Group. You can donate to our team of walkers.

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NEW ACTIVITY Great North Swim 1 mile – Lake Windermere, Lake District (5 places)
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The British 10k London Run – Central London (12 places)
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Run to the Beat half marathon – Greenwich, London (10 places)
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Royal Parks London half marathon – Central London (10 places)
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NEW ACTIVITY Great South Run 10 miles – Portsmouth (5 places)

A big thank you

A big thank you to the following people who have taken part in sports activities for us in 2012 – and as importantly to all who donated on their behalf.

Cathy Ashley, Joanna Chappel, Doug Corden, Salvatore Dilena, Jo Foster, Mark Foster, Richard Foxwell, David Hill, Angela Jackman, Nancy Krysiak Kevin Moore, Karen Mulcahy, Richard Nelsson, Nigel Priestley, Zoe Pajak, Simon Raikes, Nicholas Sangala, Sashi Smith, Daria Solovieva, Duncan Stringfellow and Tony Rossi.