Bright ideas
Different people choose different ways to help.
Chris Taylor runs 56 miles for Zippy
"The last 20 metres, along the pebbles of Brighton Beach, almost turned my legs to jelly, but I staggered across the finish line 11 hours and 25 minutes after starting." Read more...
Top fundraiser Paul climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
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"People have been much more generous than I'd anticipated, and I guess there are two reasons for that. They see that the charity is worth supporting, and they know that climbing Kilimanjaro isn't a five minute challenge and that a lot of effort has gone into it." Read more |
Kingston students baked and sold cakes
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“We like to support smaller charities, and we also liked the fact that Partnership for Children is based very close to our school in Kingston upon Thames and helps children all over the world.” Read more |
Dan Silas spent five days cycling from London to Paris
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“It was just something I fancied doing, pushing myself, giving something back. I do a fair bit of cycling and ride to work every day, but it was harder than I’d expected. Luckily, the weather was marvellous and it was a great experience.” Read more |
Hayley Long overcame her worst fears by jumping out of a plane.
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"It was so scary! I didn't really believe I'd do it until the plane got to 9,000 feet - and then I realised I have to! But it was a brilliant experience, especially the freefall - even thought I had my eyes closed most of the time." |
Partnership for Children Director Chris Bale ran a first half-marathon in his 50th year.
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"It was going well until about a mile from the finish. Then, with legs getting tired and blisters bubbling nicely, they made us run down a cobbled street. That was cruel! But family and friends were glad they didn't have to do it and were very generous with their sponsorship." |
Hayley Cooke made a donation to celebrate the first birthday of a friend's child - and we sent baby Jessica a Zippy birthday card.
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"One-year-olds really don't need to be showered with presents, and so I thought it would be better to give a donation that would help lots of children. Jessica's parents were thrilled and she loved the colourful Zippy card!" |
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