Thursday 5 April 2012

Wheelchair user breaks barriers

Darren Cossey from Rochford, Essex, who is a wheelchair user, is taking part in the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on behalf of national disability charity Livability.
Darren is one of five wheelchair users who will race at the rear of  the mass field in this year’s Virgin London Marathon on 22 April with thousands of non-disabled runners. Darren’s challenge will help raise funds to support disabled people in the UK.
Darren, 38, became disabled after a motorcycle accident in August 1995 and he has since taken part in various charity fundraising initiatives.
Darren said: “I decided to take part in the marathon because I wanted to show that being disabled doesn’t mean that you can’t challenge yourself and achieve great things. I also wanted to fundraise for Livability as it is a great charity that supports disabled people. I really wanted to help others who are less fortunate and able than I am.’’
Anyone wanting to support Darren can go to website virginmoneygiving.com/darrencossey.

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