Health Matters: A giant step to say thank-you

A Sheffield mother will be donning her running shoes to raise money for a local charity which is close to her heart.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Apr 2010, 15:59 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2010, 15:59 BST

Lynne Griffiths, from Richmond, is set to take part in the Neurocare Head Start 5k event, on Sunday, to raise funds for the charity which supports the Neurosciences Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Lynne has been a loyal supporter of Neurocare since her son, Shaun, underwent surgery and treatment at the hospital 11 years ago following a brain aneurism.

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Shaun spent several days in intensive care and months undertaking rehabilitation and physiotherapy following the burst aneurism, which left him with limited movement in the left side of his body.

Joining Lynne on the start line will be Shaun and his partner, Natalie, along with other members of her family and friends.

The Neurocare Head Start 5k is at Rother Valley Country Park starting at 10am. The event is open to all ages and entrants can walk, jog or run round the course.

Race entry is 10 per person. Under-18s must take part with a supervisory adult and under fives can enter for free.

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Application forms from www. neurocare.org.uk or by email: emma@neurocare. org.uk

Cancer sufferers' hair-care help

People affected by cancer in Doncaster can now receive specialist hair-care advice under a new partnership launched by TONI&GUY with Macmillan Cancer Support.

Strength in Style, which is now available in the Doncaster TONI&GUY salon, has been launched to offer men, women and children affected by cancer, specialist support and advice on hair care.

The Frenchgate salon is one of 40 across the UK to offer this new pilot service.

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Staff in the Doncaster salon will also be fund-raising throughout the year to raise money to help Macmillan reach and improve the lives of even more people. Call 01302 730909.

Meanwhile, Little Heroes cancer charity is holding a fun event on Saturday, April 17, (10.45am-3.30pm) at Roundhay Park Leeds. Attractions include zorbing, gladiator jousting and a bungee run.

Everyone taking part is being sponsored to raise money for Little Heroes, which every month visits children's cancer wards around Yorkshire and give gifts to the young patients as well as their siblings. Email: beccy_littleheroes@hotmail.

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