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The Great North run
One of our Volunteers, Chris Medd, who has a learning disability is going to run in the Great North run in aid of Advocacy in Darlington.
Anyone who would like to sponsor Chris to support the Project can get in touch on 01325 365000 or by email mail@speakingup.freeserve.co.uk
Here being interviewed by another of our Volunteers, Chris tells of a previous run, two years ago…………………………….
THE GREAT NORTH RUN. Chris Medd interviewed BY CHERYL CORDIER who also has a learning disability on the 4th May 2008
Q1. When did you do the North run ?
Chris - Sunday 1st October 2006 and also the following year in 2007.
Q2 What happened on the day?
Chris - I ran the whole way from Newcastle to South Shields and someone died during the race on that day.
Q3 Where is it held at?
Chris - it is held at Newcastle.
Q4 What time did it start ?
Chris - 10.30am.
Q5 Who did you go with on the day?
Chris - I went with my mum and dad.
Q6 how long it take you to get there?
Chris - 3 hours. I was really sore when I finished.
Q7 who are you running for this year
Chris - “I am running to raise money for Advocacy in Darlington because they have made such a difference to my life.
I now volunteer at Advocacy and I help with reception.
I answer the door and welcome guests and clients to the project and I am also one of the walkers for the Project’s dog, Ben.”
Q8 why are you running for Advocacy?
Chris: The Advocacy project has changed my life. We are like a big family and I feel that I am learning more and more every day. My reading, writing and handwriting is much better and my confidence in myself has improved a lot.
I would ask as many people as possible to sponsor me so Advocacy can keep going or I will have nowhere to go to and nothing much to do.