Wheelathon for Children of Darfur

Hampstead pupils took part in the annual joint Southbank-Jack Taylor School Wheelathon this month.

The sponsored charity event took off at Paddington Recreation Ground with a special send-off from Marvin who promotes the NFL in Britain and is associated with the Miami Dolphins.

The participants - pupils and staff - made their way around the track in varying combinations of wheels and footwork. The Jack Taylor children were welcomed warmly and many of our students helped them around the track, taking them by the hand or pushing their wheelchairs.

This event raises significant funds for the charity Kids for Kids every year. It is a fine achievement by two very different school communities who work together for the benefit of children in Darfur. This year, we raised £1340.75.