Britain's Most Inspiring Fundraiser Nominee

Finalist - Simon Beresford

Nominated by: Xanthe Breen, works for the Down's Syndrome Association

Charity:Down's Syndrome Association

Reason for nomination:

"His approach to fundraising is to put in the hard work training and inspire people to give by doing something that most people think is hard and nearly impossible for someone with Down's syndrome. Simon proves that nothing is impossible."

Actions:

Simon Beresford is the first person with Down's syndrome to have complete the London Marathon. In doing so he raised over £10,000 for the Down's Syndrome Association. Simon completed the marathon along with his running partner John Dawson last year in 6 hours and 15 minutes.

After completing the marathon on the hottest day of the year, I asked Simon if he was having the day off on Monday and he said "No way, I have got to get this medal into work and strike whilst I am hot". That was when I knew I was talking to a committed fundraiser.

Simon is again running the marathon for us again.

He is an inspiration to everyone he meets. Through his efforts he challenges people misconceptions about the abilities of people with Down's syndrome.

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