The annual Westbury Lions’ 10k Fun Run returns next month, with this year’s proceeds going to support a Westbury boy with cerebral palsy.
The fun run will return to the White Horse Country Park on Sunday 5th October. This year, the proceeds of the race will be donated to Robin Russell, a two-year-old boy who has severe cerebral palsy as a result of being born at just 27 weeks old.
Recently, the Lions made a substantial donation towards a life-changing specialist wheelchair for Robin. The club has decided to continue their support for him, as he will require ongoing assistance for the rest of his life.
Robin’s mum, Jazz, said that she is “really pleased” that the Westbury Lions are continuing their support for Robin. The additional funds raised will go towards ongoing therapy that is hugely important to Robin’s progress.
Race coordinator Jarvis Macdonald said, “The 10k Fun Run is one of many events that the Westbury Lions carry out throughout the year to raise funds to support good causes in the local community, including the Donkey Derby, the Easter egg hunt, the Old Folks’ Party and the month-long Christmas Carol Float in December.
“It gives us great pleasure to donate the proceeds of the 10k Fun Run to help Robin and his family.”
For more information or to register to take part in the run, visit https://westburylions10k.org/
Pictured: Young Robin in his wheelchair alongside Debbie Eardley and Jarvis Macdonald from the Westbury Lions
