Rhiann (10) & Amy (8) took on this event in memory of their cousin Charlie. They have always been involved with so many of our fundraising events and as they have got older they have wanted to try new and exciting challenges.
When they initially agreed to do the run I don't think they actually truly understood what they were taking on. Once we got to the park they began to look a little nervous bless them. It did look a pretty daunting course especially when you are only small.
We got them registered and took them down to the warm up area. They were definitely looking very nervous by now and matters weren't made better when Amy had to take off her glasses to run. The officials had been told that for health and safety reasons glasses were not allowed. For those who know Amy they can understand why she was a bit upset, her vision is not the best without her specs.
The organisers began to let the kids of a row at a time.
Suddenly they were off, Granddad went with them to the first obstacle to help them conquer their nerves and when they ran out the other end of the inflatable maze they were both smiling.
They then began to look as if they were really enjoying themselves and were even laughing together. For those of you with this age daughters you can truly understand how 'unusual' that can be !!!
Part of the course involved the girls going round a short course on a space hopper, it was so funny watching them bounce round.
The girls managed to raise the amazing total of £565. Well Done girls we are all so proud of you.
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