Professor to complete virtual marathon for charity
A university professor is preparing to complete the virtual London Marathon to raise money for charity.
University of Wolverhampton Professor Tracey Devonport is raising funds for Get Kids Going, a charity which focuses on helping disabled children and young people to access sport by providing specially built sports wheelchairs and also manual wheelchairs for children to use every day, at home, at school, and to enable them to play with friends.
Tracey said: “I know from personal and professional experience the many benefits that participation in sport can bring to children and young people.
“For children and young people with a disability access to these opportunities can be problematic, or impossible even, because they don't have access to the right equipment.
“Also, since Covid-19, UK charities are really struggling. The cost of a bespoke sports wheelchair is around £4,000 and a lightweight manual wheelchair around £3,000.
“Any donations are gratefully received. There are children out there for whom this will make a real difference.”
Tracey’s donation page is: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=doingit4thekids&pageUrl=5
