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Hardship Grants: Meet Leo

“Apart from all the health benefits, gymnastics is also a great way of self-expression for Leo.”

Leo started practising Gymnastics at age of 7 or 8. Leo has Downs Syndrome and has learning and speech delays. Leo’s Dad Alex told us “Leo greatly enjoys movement. He likes the bars and some balancing exercises.”

Being a single parent and full-time carer, Alex can only work part-time within school hours.

Leo was awarded a Hardship Grant to help with the cost of his gymnastics. “The Hardship Grant is a very significant contribution towards the cost of Leo’s gymnastics.”

Photo: Leo and his Dad Alex

Kristian Thomas is running the London Marathon to raise funds for the Hardship Grants.

Please support him as he makes it possible for more people like Leo to continue gymnastics and benefit from all that is gives him.


Thank you to Peter Harrison Foundation for their funding for Special Disability Hardship Grants.