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Whizz Kidz

@WhizzKidz

We're the UK's leading charity for young wheelchair users

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Meet Alex, the newest member of the Kidz Board. He told us:

โ€œ...As part of the Kidz Board, I hope to improve the lives of young wheelchair users in Wales and the rest of the UK.'

You can find out more about joining the Kidz Board here ow.ly/wFjf50Rp0pi

Meet Alex, the newest member of the Kidz Board. He told us: โ€œ...As part of the Kidz Board, I hope to improve the lives of young wheelchair users in Wales and the rest of the UK.' You can find out more about joining the Kidz Board here ow.ly/wFjf50Rp0pi
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If this year's left you feeling inspired, why not be a legend in 2025 and run the biggest marathon on the best team?

Enter the ballot for 2025 and tick the Whizz Kidz box when you apply - we'd love to have you join us ๐Ÿ’›

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If this year's #LondonMarathon left you feeling inspired, why not be a legend in 2025 and run the biggest marathon on the best team? Enter the ballot for 2025 and tick the Whizz Kidz box when you apply - we'd love to have you join us ๐Ÿ’› ow.ly/UFHY50RlYGc
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We've loved seeing everyone's updates and hearing how much they enjoyed taking part in the .

Thank you for being on our team ๐Ÿ’›

To join in '25, why not enter the ballot and tick the box for us?

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We've loved seeing everyone's updates and hearing how much they enjoyed taking part in the #LondonMarathon. Thank you for being on our team ๐Ÿ’› To join in '25, why not enter the ballot and tick the box for us? ow.ly/q5Ak50Rn2ze
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We๐Ÿ’›this picture from TCS London Marathon!

It perfectly captures the effort and dedication required to run a marathon, and we are so grateful that 500 people each year choose to do it to help us create life-changing opportunities for young wheelchair users ๐Ÿ™

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Our new report, Fight For Our Future: ACT Now for Disabled Children, is live. It paints a painfully bleak picture, where families have to fight day in, day out for their childโ€™s basic needs ๐Ÿงต

Our new report, Fight For Our Future: ACT Now for Disabled Children, is live. It paints a painfully bleak picture, where families have to fight day in, day out for their childโ€™s basic needs ๐Ÿงต
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1 minute of your time could provide a child with mobility equipment or support a young person on our waiting list with a life-changing wheelchair.

Please nominate us today to receive ยฃ5,000 from The Benefact Group ๐Ÿ’›

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In addition to every amazing person who ran for Whizz Kidz, we'd like to say a special thank you to staff and volunteers, who devote their time and energy to making day such a big success.

Shout out to our colleagues Cal and Sam, who also took part today!

In addition to every amazing person who ran for Whizz Kidz, we'd like to say a special thank you to staff and volunteers, who devote their time and energy to making #LondonMarathon day such a big success. Shout out to our colleagues Cal and Sam, who also took part today!
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Here are just a few of our runners from today's .

Well done & thank you to every single person who chose to raise funds for Whizz Kidz & support young wheelchair users this year, & to staff & volunteers, for helping to make today such a success!

Here are just a few of our runners from today's #LondonMarathon. Well done & thank you to every single person who chose to raise funds for Whizz Kidz & support young wheelchair users this year, & to staff & volunteers, for helping to make today such a success!
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It's day!

From all of us at Whizz Kidz, good luck to each of the 500 participants who are running to raise funds that will help create opportunities for young wheelchair users ๐Ÿ’›

We hope you have an amazing day - we'll be cheering for you! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฝ

It's #LondonMarathon day! From all of us at Whizz Kidz, good luck to each of the 500 participants who are running to raise funds that will help create opportunities for young wheelchair users ๐Ÿ’› We hope you have an amazing day - we'll be cheering for you! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฝ
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Kitty was once a keen frame runner, but hadn't been strong enough to take part since 2016. However, when she saw the frames at a Whizz Kidz mixed sports session, Kitty really pushed herself to take part.

Well done Kitty, we are so proud of you! ๐Ÿ’›

Kitty was once a keen frame runner, but hadn't been strong enough to take part since 2016. However, when she saw the frames at a Whizz Kidz mixed sports session, Kitty really pushed herself to take part. Well done Kitty, we are so proud of you! ๐Ÿ’›
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We're at ExCel London for the TCS London Marathon Running Show to meet those running in this Saturday's London Marathon, and to raise awareness about the opportunities that, with the help of the funds raised by these amazing runners, we are creating for young wheelchair users ๐Ÿ’›

We're at ExCel London for the @LondonMarathon Running Show to meet those running in this Saturday's London Marathon, and to raise awareness about the opportunities that, with the help of the funds raised by these amazing runners, we are creating for young wheelchair users ๐Ÿ’›
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With just a few days to go, we're all getting excited for this year's London Marathon!

500 people will be taking to the capital to run for Whizz Kidz, here are just a few of them to share why they've chosen to support our work this year ๐Ÿ’›

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Ahead of next weekend's London Marathon, we spoke to Callum, one of our 500 brilliant runners ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโ€๐Ÿฆฝ

He shares how his training is going and why heโ€™s doing it for Whizz Kidz ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Ahead of next weekend's London Marathon, we spoke to Callum, one of our 500 brilliant runners ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธโ€๐Ÿฆฝ He shares how his training is going and why heโ€™s doing it for Whizz Kidz ๐Ÿ‘‡ ow.ly/3Zn250Rf95u
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CEO of Whizz Kidz, Sarah Pugh, has responded to the news that under Eurostar UK's new policy, wheelchair-using passengers travelling alone from London must be pushed in a station wheelchair or bring (and pay for) a companion๐Ÿ‘‡

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CEO of Whizz Kidz, @SarahJanePugh, has responded to the news that under @EurostarUK's new policy, wheelchair-using passengers travelling alone from London must be pushed in a station wheelchair or bring (and pay for) a companion๐Ÿ‘‡ ow.ly/2lxr50ReraL
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Our Siblings Group hold online sessions to connect with young people in a similar situation, & we're launching a new group for siblings aged 12-15, in addition to our existing 7-11 group.

Sign up here ๐Ÿ‘‰ ow.ly/uBQl50RcgUT

Our Siblings Group hold online sessions to connect with young people in a similar situation, & we're launching a new group for siblings aged 12-15, in addition to our existing 7-11 group. Sign up here ๐Ÿ‘‰ ow.ly/uBQl50RcgUT #NationalSiblingsDay2024 #ItsaSiblingThing
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We can't wait to welcome you to Kidz to Adultz South!

โญ 100+ exhibitors
๐Ÿค Charities & funders
๐Ÿ“š Free CPD seminars
๐Ÿคฑ The Connection Hub
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿฆฝ Whizz Kidz Skills Training
๐Ÿคน Swings&Smiles Sensory Space

Thursday 2nd May, 9.30am - 4pm, Farnborough International: bit.ly/KidzSouthRegisโ€ฆ

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