After the success of the Charity Fun Run last year, the whole Caldicott community was excited to see it’s grand return this week. Under the theme of ‘funky hats’, the boys were eager to get involved and help raise funds for Brain Tumour Research, a charity close to our hearts.
Ahead of the scurry around Spens, we were treated to a special assembly on Friday afternoon in which the boys (wearing their funky hats) listened to Daniel B (6th Form) share his personal experience of having a brain tumour removed. As he was having an MRI on the day, Daniel’s message was relayed through a video he pre-recorded in which he went on to explain how grateful he was to the people who had saved his life, which led him to raise funds for a crucial MRI scanner.
Following Daniel’s message, Caprice (who is not only a Caldicott parent, but also a patron of the charity) shared her story of how she also had a brain tumour removed and was inspired to raise money for this incredible cause. Caprice went on to motivate the boys ahead of their run, with some rousing words of encouragement. Charlie Allsebrook, the Community Development Manager for Brain Tumour Research, joined us again (after talking to the boys last week about the work that charity does), as did Neil Danzinger (another Caldicott parent, who has worked extensively with the Brain Tumour Research). Thank you to everyone involved in making the event so meaningful.
Fully motivated with the knowledge that their efforts were going to a good cause, the boys set off on their fun run! Despite the lack of sun, the boys marched on and completed the race in good spirits. If you wish to donate to Brain Tumour Research, then please donate on our JustGiving page, or contact Ma’am Duncan ([email protected]).
