This amazing young guy caught my attention late last year when his mugging was reported online and I've been delighted to contribute and follow his progress. A few explanatory words from his site -
As a child, Jamie was in and out of Gloucester Royal hospital for nine years with a rare spinal condition known as syringomyelia, as well as a very weak immune system, and the Pied Piper’s help was invaluable. He also spent a great deal of time at Great Ormond Street.
On March 9th 2013, Jamie began his attempt to run Canada coast to coast, more than 5,000 miles unassisted, jointly raising money in aid of UK charities Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and the Pied Piper Appeal and children’s hospitals throughout Canada. He’ll become the first person in history to run it alone if he completes it, facing snow storms, -40°C temperatures and grizzly bears, all whilst pushing his belongings in a baby stroller nicknamed Caesar.
He's done brilliantly and is now almost there (about another nine marathons to go!) - asking for a final push from his supporters! Please do contribute if you feel you'd like to, and forward on the links to anyone you know who may be interested?
https://twitter.com/MrJamieMcDonald
https://www.facebook.com/jamiemcdonald.org
http://www.jamiemcdonald.org/about/
As a child, Jamie was in and out of Gloucester Royal hospital for nine years with a rare spinal condition known as syringomyelia, as well as a very weak immune system, and the Pied Piper’s help was invaluable. He also spent a great deal of time at Great Ormond Street.
On March 9th 2013, Jamie began his attempt to run Canada coast to coast, more than 5,000 miles unassisted, jointly raising money in aid of UK charities Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and the Pied Piper Appeal and children’s hospitals throughout Canada. He’ll become the first person in history to run it alone if he completes it, facing snow storms, -40°C temperatures and grizzly bears, all whilst pushing his belongings in a baby stroller nicknamed Caesar.
He's done brilliantly and is now almost there (about another nine marathons to go!) - asking for a final push from his supporters! Please do contribute if you feel you'd like to, and forward on the links to anyone you know who may be interested?
https://twitter.com/MrJamieMcDonald
https://www.facebook.com/jamiemcdonald.org
http://www.jamiemcdonald.org/about/
