Her efforts were inspired by 21 year old Michael, a resident of the home she met during the holidays. 

Lillie said, "I really want to help people like Michael  to have a better life. It would be great if we can get enough money to build a special swimming pool, so that he can move about more and have some fun in the water." 

Martha Trust, who run the home on The Ridge, have plans to build a hydrotherapy pool so that youngsters like Michael can improve their mobility and enjoy a new feeling of freedom and relaxation.  

Michael's parents explained that he really loves being in water especially if he can get everyone else wet too! They added that he will really benefit from regular hydrotherapy sessions that will be available once the pool is built. 

The fundraising race event took place at Ashburnham Place in Battle on Saturday 23^rd December and was sponsored by Sammons Group and Breckland Mobility Centre. Entries flooded in for the 2 mile Fun Run plus the 1 mile Children’s Scurry. For the more adventurous there was a challenging 5 mile race, which was held under UK Athletic Rules. In keeping with the Christmas theme, all runners received a festive reward such as a Christmas Pudding, a mince pie or a glass of mulled wine.