SUPPORTING THE ANGLESEY MARATHON
We are pleased to announce that both Mencap Cymru and North West Cancer Research Fund Institute will be official charities of the 2007 Anglesey Marathon
Mencap Cymru is the leading charity working with children and adults with a learning disability, their families and carers in Wales. About 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.
In Wales, there are over 60,000 people with a learning disability, of which only 13,000 are known to local social services departments. This number is growing because people with a learning disability are living longer and doctors are better at saving babies with severe disabilities.
What is a learning disability?
A learning disability affects someone's intellectual and social development throughout their life. This means that someone with a learning disability finds it harder than other people to learn, understand and communicate
Mencap Cymru's work?
In the last 60 years there have been a lot of changes in the lives of people with a learning disability. But the facts show that people with a learning disability still don't get the same rights or chances in life as other people. Mencap Cymru is here to change this. We know that every person with a learning disability can make choices about how they want to live if they get the right support. We fight to end discrimination and prejudice, and provide a wide range of quality services such as the Pathway Employment Service which supports people with a learning disability into work by supported employment and work preparation. We also have Housing, Care and Support Services with over 20 housing and supported living schemes across Wales supporting adults with a learning disability and offering support to children and young people in their own homes.
Money raised in Wales, is spent in Wales
Run For Mencap Cymru
Mencap Cymru runners will receive our comprehensive Running Pack, which has exclusive hints and tips from our Running Ambassador European Silver Medallist Rhys Williams. We will supply you a Mencap Cymru running vest or t-shirt, all the motivation you need, for each type of race - the 5k, 10k or the Marathon. We have a team of experienced fundraisers who will provide you with all the support, information and ideas you need to raise as much as possible for people with a leaning disability in Wales
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://www.mencap.org.uk/cymru
Please phone 02920 747588,
or email fundraising.wales@mencap.org.uk
North West Cancer Research Fund Institute
More than 18,000 people are diagnosed with cancer every year in Wales, giving an incidence rate that is significantly higher than the average within the U.K. The NWCRF Institute was opened in 2004 at the University of Wales, Bangor, following a major financial donation from the North West Cancer Research Fund charity.
The NWCRF Institute is a centre for world class research, dedicated to finding the fundamental causes of cancer. It is the only centre of its kind in North Wales and houses 23 highly skilled scientists.
Your donation will make a difference in helping us to continue the fight against cancer in North Wales.
Contact Karen Goodwin on 01248 382430 or
For more information: http://www.nwcrfinstitute.co.uk
Gwynn Jones Cancer Appeal
Raising Money for Cancer Patients in North Wales
PLEASE SUPPORT US AS WE RAISE FUNDS
to purchase a CT Scanner Virtual Simulator
This piece of equipment:
- produces 3-D images of people’s tumours
- helps doctors plan more accurate treatment
- pinpoints tumours so fewer side-effects
- is patient friendly
- helps save lives
OTHER AREAS HAVE THIS MACHINE - WE DO NOT
North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre Radiotherapy Department NEEDS one NOW
Thank you for your support
CONTACT: Linda Jones on 01248 450748
e-mail: ljones1810@aol.com
