THE MOTHER of a disabled child is putting on her running shoes to raise money for the charity that has helped her daughter.
Kavita Singh, 37, is preparing to run the London Marathon on April 17 to raise money for Scope - an organisation which supports disabled people with conditions including cerebral palsy.
The mother-of-three decided to take up the 26-mile challenge to boost the cause which has helped her six-year old daughter Anjali.
Anjali was born with cerebral palsy after her brain was starved of oxygen at birth.
The condition has left her unable to walk, speak or use her hands and she has to use a wheelchair.
Kavita, of East Avenue, Lindley, said: "It was an opportunity to do some fundraising for a cause really close to my heart.
"Scope has done wonderful work with my daughter and has given me invaluable training and support about how to care for a child with a life-long disability.
"The biggest thing it has done is teach me and my daughter how to access computers which is so important because it unlocks a whole world for people with this condition.
"She is a very bright little girl and has the same intelligence as any other child.
"But being trapped in a body that can't work can be very frustrating."
Married Kavita gave up her job as a lawyer to care for Anjali, who now attends mainstream school for two days at Lindley Infants and spends the rest of the week at a special school in Leeds.
Kavita started her marathon training in October shortly after giving birth to twin boys.
She said: "It is the first time I have done anything like this but I thought it would get my fitness up after pregnancy.
"I'm not aiming for any time but I am determined to finish it."
She believes she has already raised about £5,000 in sponsorship for Scope and is keen to raise more.
Sponsors can contact her care of the Kirklees Parent Carer Forum, FREEPOST NAT 8400, Dewsbury WF12 0BR or on 07887 955777.
* The organisation serves England and Wales and fights for disabled people's equal human and civil rights with able-bodied people.
* It produces leaflets for parents and factsheets on therapy
* It researches issues affecting disabled people, especially those with cerebral palsy - and organises national and local campaigns on issues such as special educational needs
* It publishes a monthly magazine called Disability Now
* It relies almost entirely on voluntary fundraising
* Its helpline is 0808 800 3333
