Big Yellow Friday is all about raising money for our Children and Families’ Services, so we love to see children getting involved. And we’re particularly pleased that Zachary isn’t letting the fact that he’s not yet three years old stop him from doing his bit!
Next weekend, he’ll be taking part in his local junior Parkrun. Not as an official competitor (unsurprisingly two year olds are not allowed to register) but the kind people of Parkrun are allowing him to join in at the end and have his own finish line – with yellow ribbon of course!
“Zachary was diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in 2023,” explains mum, Gemma. “So for us, taking part in Big Yellow Friday is an important way of raising funds and awareness to support him and other children like him.
“He’s seen me do Parkrun and has done it in a buggy when younger, so he’s very excited that next weekend he’ll be running or walking 2K with mummy and daddy, with lots of friends and family there to cheer him on. He was delighted with the yellow balloons in the fundraising pack and has been doing plenty of ‘big strong Zachary exercises’ in preparation!
“We’ve been thrilled with the support we’ve received. I’d hoped for £100 but we’ve already raised over £400 and it’s great to know that Zachary is playing such a key part in supporting a cause which means so much to us.”
You can support Zachary’s Yellow Parkrun by going to Gemma Donaldson is fundraising for British Liver Trust
