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Bournemouth local runs the London Marathon in support of the DLF
10th April 2008
Bournemouth
local Kate Moors is running the 2008 London Marathon in
support for the Disabled Living Foundation.
Kate has first hand experience of disability as several members of her family have been affected by disability. Her sister has Spina Bifida and her auntie multiple sclerosis. Kate’s grandmother also suffered had Parkinson’s disease and her other grandparents were helped by mobility equipment in their later years.
As a result Kate wanted to support a charity that helped a wide range of conditions. The DLF is the leading national provider for impartial information and advice on all kinds of disability equipment.
The DLF is delighted Kate has chosen to support the charity and wish her luck for the big day.
If you would like to sponsor Kate then please visit http://www.justgiving.com/katemoors
Further information and images
Please contact Hugh Dobie, Marketing Officer, Disabled Living Foundation on tel 020 7289 6111 ext 211 or email hugh.dobie@dlf.org.uk
Notes for editors
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that has been the leading provider of impartial advice and information on equipment for older and disabled people for nearly 40 years. DLF’s information is disseminated through a wide range of services:
Healthcare professionals can benefit from DLF Data, the UK’s only comprehensive and up-to-date database of daily living equipment and assistive technology, as well as an extensive Training Programme including a variety of bespoke courses. The DLF also hosts the Moving & Handling People conference, an annual event in 3 parts comprising an exhibition, workshops and plenary sessions.
Members of the public can utilise its Helpline service, which responds to up to 25,000 enquiries a year, or try products out at its Equipment Demonstration Centre in London, one of the largest in the UK.
The DLF also provides a range of online services at www.dlf.org.uk, including:
- Free factsheets giving advice on a wide range of topics about disability and mobility products and choosing equipment for older and disabled people.
- AskSARA, (www.asksara.org.uk), an online self assessment tool that allows people to easily obtain useful advice and information on products that could help them.
- ‘Bathing made easy’, (www.bathingmadeeasy.com), a free comprehensive search and comparison website containing advice and information on bathing and showering products for older and disabled people.
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