Thanks To The Runners That Did The Business For PDDCS

A warm thank you to our superb runners who did their amazing bit to raise money for PDDCS at the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough last week. 

Jim Roberts ran the full half-marathon, The Monaf Family and Katie and Chyanne did the fun run and all together raised an incredible £800! That's an awesome amount - thanks so much for your help and dedication! We won't forget it...

Every penny raised goes into events and activities for the city's deaf children. Thanks again and check out our video of the race. 

If you would like to raise money for PDDCS - click here and see how easy it is .. although running 13 miles isn't easy - its easy to get the ball rolling..

Katie and Chyanne also doing the G.E.R!

Chyanne (left) and Katie

Katie and Chyanne are two members of our youth group who will be doing the Great Eastern Fun Run! They were also out and about in town on the weekend raising money! There's no stopping them!

You can support them by visiting their giving page.

We've now got seven people running the Great Eastern Run for PDDCS! And all together with 28 days still to go - they have raised £60! Keep it coming team!

So that's Katie and Chyanne, the Monaf Family and Jim Roberts too! If you want to run for PDDCS, click here to find out how..

Monaf Family fun-running for PDDCS

Dean Monaf Dressed as a big baby

Like our dear friend Jim Roberts, the Monaf family, consisting of Dean, Liz and their two kids, will also be doing the Great Eastern Run (the fun run obviously) to raise money for PDDCS.

Please take a look at their giving page and sponsor them.

Of course - Dean taking part in the fun run also gives us the opportunity to use this picture again!

Click here for more information if you would like to help raise money for PDDCS

Why James Roberts is running to raise money for deaf children

Running 13 miles is no mean feat. A half-marathon should not be attempted by the faint-hearted, should not be attempted without proper training and is only attempted by the brave.

Well on the 9th October, James Roberts will be running the Great Eastern Run to raise money for Peterborough's deaf children. We met him at his home in March, Cambridgeshire to ask him what drives him to take on such a challenging run? 

James Roberts at home with his dog, Arnold.

"I do it because I love to challenge myself. I haven't done any running for a couple of years though." Jim (as he is known to his friends) said.

"I'm totally out of practice. But I will have to train and get back into the swing of things - and soon - because there is only one month to go. 

"That's the most difficult thing for me actually; its finding the motivation to train. We all have busy lives so to run three or more times a week to get into a position to be able to run a half-marathon comfortably is the real test, especially when its raining and windy outside. Yes, that's going to be the most difficult part."

By the time race-day is upon us, Jim, who has been training since the beginning of August, will have trained for about 30 hours covering about 160 miles around the flat fenlands around March. He will be running in all weathers to prepare - because there is no telling what the weather will be like on the day.

"I have run in some pretty bad conditions but I have never felt like giving up once the race has started" Jim continued. 

James at a previous event..brrr looks chilly

"Once I get going, I don't ever think about stopping - I just have to get round the course. It always helps to have moral support so I hope as many people can make it down as possible to keep me focused!"

Jim is a veteran of the Great Eastern Run and has run the Norwich Half-Marathon twice on top of many other long-distance events. Jim has also raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support through another half-marathon he ran. 

So it's clear that Jim's a good guy who pushes himself to the limits to benefit others. So why run for PDDCS this time?

"I think PDDCS is a very good local charity which does lots of events and work for deaf children in Peterborough." Jim said.

"I've seen through some of the deaf children I have met the impact that deafness can have and I want  to help make a difference to the lives of those children. They put on trips away, youth clubs, play groups and parties for the kids. That all takes money and it has to come from somewhere."

Jim has set himself a fundraising target of £300, which will help pay for the cost of a coach to take the children to a family funday. 

If you want to support Jim, it is easy to do. All you have to do is click here to visit Jim's fundraising page and make a contribution. Go on - it only takes a moment and 100% of your money will go directly to pay for activities that directly benefit deaf children. 

If you would like to learn more about fundraising for PDDCS - please have a look at our fundraising page

Go on...do the Great Eastern Run for PDDCS!

The Great Eastern run is on the 9th October and registration is open! Starting and ending in Peterborough City Centre, the Great Eastern Run is the equivalent of the popular Great North Run and attracts athletes from far and wide, as well as thousands of amateurs looking for a challenge.

So why not give it a go and raise money for PDDCS and put a smile on the face of some the city's deaf children? Click here for our information on the official race site and please feel free to run on our behalf. We would provide you with your racing vest and guaranteed support round the course until you reach the finish and get treated like hero! Who could ask for more?

Click here for the official site, register and start your training! If you are interested in running for PDDCS, please email us peterborough@ndcsgroup.org.uk if the official site does not yet provide a link.

Update: Jim Roberts signs up to run..

Every step you run will make a big difference.