Family’s charity Santa run in memory of Posh legend Tommy
Well known local car dealer Stuart George and his family dressed as Santa for a 5k fun run in memory of their late friend Tommy Robson, the former Peterborough United player who passed away recently.
Stuart, who ran his Kingfisher Cars business in Werrington for more than a decade before relocating to Stamford recently, and his family completed a 5k Santa Fun Run around Ferry Meadows last weekend in aid of Motor Neurones Disease. The family - Stuart, wife Sally, son Daniel and partner Sophie, and daughter Hollie and partner Joe - have raised more than £2,000 for the charity after being inspired by Tommy, who passed away in October having suffered from the condition.
Stuart said that they were overwhelmed by the support and what started out as trying to raise £250 ended up being well over £2000 - thanks in part to to Howdens Joinery who donated a generous £250.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a fatal rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, attacking the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis.
It’s a devastating disease that affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time and kills six people every day. There is no cure.
The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning.
Denise Davies, Head of Community Fundraising at the MND Association, said: “Without the amazing support of people like Stuart and his family, the MND Association simply would not be able to provide its vital support services, fund research to find a cure and campaign and raise awareness of MND. Together we are making a real difference for people affected by this devastating disease.”
Donations can still be given at the family’s just giving page which is – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stuart-george10