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	DISABILITIES TRUST

	The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) is a division of The Disabilities Trust and the means by which The Disabilities Trust provides its brain injury services. © The Disabilities Trust 32 Market Place Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NP Registered Charity No. 800797 A Company Limited by Guarantee Website designed and produced by hrsgraphics.com

Flora London Marathon

The Disabilities Trust and The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust would like to extend a huge thank you to Harry Judd from pop group McFly for his participation in the 2008 Flora London Marathon. Harry has raised an astounding £21,000 to date!

It’s not too late to sponsor Harry! To make a contribution in recognition of the immense amount of effort and dedication he has shown, please visit www.harryrunsthemarathon.com

Many thanks to all of Harry’s supporters who gave so generously. Harry’s sponsorship will be split equally between Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT)* and Teenage Cancer Trust.

Funds raised for BIRT will go to Kent House, our service in Aylesbury.


Harry Judd of McFly, who ran the 2008 London Marathon for The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, a division of The Disabilities Trust.		Harry Judd with his friend, Rupert, who has been supported by The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust since 1996.

Why Harry supports BIRT

Harry says: “In 1996 my friend Rupert was involved in a car accident which left him with a serious brain injury.

"Since 2002 he has been living at Kent House where he is able to live more independently while receiving the specialist care he needs.

"BIRT helps people regain the skills lost as a result of brain injury – whether caused by assault, road accident, stroke or illness. Their provision is tailor made for the individual, at different stages of rehabilitation.

"This cause is especially close to my heart. Services like those provided by Kent House are crucial in helping people look to their future and fulfil their potential.”

Meeting Harry

All sponsors had a chance to be selected at random to meet Harry at the pre-Marathon Pasta Party on Saturday night. Debbie Curran and Becky Aldridge were the lucky two and enjoyed speaking and having dinner with Harry at the party. Special thanks to Debbie and Becky for their support.

If you would like to run the 2009 Flora London Marathon for The Disabilities Trust or The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust, or to discuss other fundraising ideas, please contact Chris Gaskell on 01444 239123.

Harry Judd with sponsors Debbie Curran and Becky Aldridge

*The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) is a division of The Disabilities Trust and the means by which The Disabilities Trust provides its brain injury services.

Harry Judd with sponsors Debbie Curran (left) and Becky Aldridge