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THANKS Ben’s Marathon Fundraiser By the end of 2021, 9-year old Ben Jansen van Vuuren, in the UK had completed an incredible challenge. He’d run more than 500km in 12 months, adding up to the equivalent of one marathon a month. Ben used the opportunity to raise money for the Society, of which his cousin Johnny is a member, as well as the Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society in the UK. Riding 600km for Cerebral Palsy families Supporting people with Cerebral Palsy and their families kept Owen McCabe motivated to cycle in support of the Society. In September 2021, the 69-year old insurance broker cycled from his home town of Morrinsville to Wellington. After cycling more than 600km and raising an incredible $7,500 for the Society, Owen is planning his next challenge. “The Cerebral Palsy Society do really cool things to help Johnny and other children with Cerebral Palsy go out and do things like swimming to make them happy.” “With our close family link, I became more informed about what families face. The Cerebral Palsy Society provides awesome assistance to these families.” 2021-2022 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT | 23