Free Online at www.coastalviewandmoornews.co.uk The Community Newspaper for the Towns and Villages of East Cleveland, Redcar & North York Moors, telling the real news and views of the people of our region Issue 83 October 2017
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Brenda completes Great North Run in style Brenda is aiming to raise money to equip our physiotherapy room at the home in the hope it will further her personal development, whilst helping countless other people at the home regain some independence. The Many Steps of Brenda and the other ‘runners’ will help our residents take the ‘next steps’ in their lives. Whether it is regaining some independence, getting fitter or even returning to live in the family home, the Physiotherapy equipment will give our disabled residents the very best opportunities. The team look likely to smash the £5000 target, particularly with the help of the Imagine You Can NCS youngsters raising over £1000 with their version of the Many Steps for Next Steps campaign. There is still time to sponsor this amazing woman, just go to Just Giving, Many steps for next steps – GNR.
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By Ruth Hebden
couple of issues ago we shared the news that Dr Brenda Whittle was aiming to complete the GNR with her team of supporters. I was fortunate enough to go up with the team to help as part of the Leonard Cheshire Charity Team. Over 60 runners ran for Leonard Cheshire, with 13 running for Marske Hall with Brenda. Brenda had an amazing day, starting with a live appearance on BBC Breakfast and finishing
walking across the line to huge amounts of cheers from the crowds and fellow runners. The staff and volunteers at the GNR were truly amazing and facilitated getting Brenda’s walking frame to the finish line so she could complete her challenge. Brenda told Coastal View: "I feel marvellous. The crowds cheering me to walk was very uplifting and it empowered me to dig deep and carry on. Apparently I did 60 steps to the finish, but it didn’t feel like that. "A different challenge next year…. Hold the press!”