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Get active, take
action and Walk for Tiny Lives: make every step count for children
CHILDREN'S charity Action
Medical Research is launching Walk for Tiny Lives this summer; a
great way to get active and make a difference for sick babies and
children by organising a sponsored walk.
Today's charity events often call on willing supporters to take on
cycling challenges, marathon running or long distance treks. Walk
for Tiny Lives is for those not tempted by, or able to take on,
these challenges. Individuals organise the walk themselves with the
support of the charity; from an amble in a local park to a sunshine
stroll along the beach.
Anyone can take part; from grandparents to babies in buggies. Walk
for Tiny Lives is about getting together, getting active and making
a difference by raising money for a great cause.
Medical research can save and change children's lives. Yet
surprisingly, medical research into conditions that devastate
children's lives is poorly funded. Action Medical Research is
currently funding research into conditions including Down syndrome,
premature birth, epilepsy, meningitis and rare diseases.
The team at Action are on hand to help every step of the way and a
number of materials are available to make organising a walk as easy
as possible.
Jemma Jones, Events Fundraiser at Action Medical Research, says:-
"It really is as easy as putting one foot in front of the other!
By organising your own Walk for Tiny Lives you can combine a great
day out with doing something really positive that may help fund the
next medical breakthrough. So come on grab some friends, rope in
your relatives and get the kids along. Walk for Tiny Lives and make
every step count!"
To find out more and to register your walk visit please visit:-
walkfortinylives.org.uk.
Public welcome
at Trust board meeting
SOUTHPORT and Ormskirk
Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday, 26
June 2013, at 9am.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room in the Corporate
Management Office at Southport and Formby District General Hospital.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe the meeting.
Anyone with a special requirement should contact the Trust in
advance on:- 01704 704714.
The agenda will be available on the Trust website in advance of the
meeting. Supporting papers will be made available on the day.
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