THREE mothers will be putting their running shoes on for a half-marathon effort to raise money for a trampolining club for people with disabilities.

Caeri Roberts, Bethan Edwards, Lorraine Newport, and Suzy Hughes, of Ruthin, will run the Chester Half-Marathon on April 29 to reach their £1,000 fundraising target for the Denbighshire Flying High Disability Trampoline Club.

Denbighshire Flying High gives opportunity to people with disabilities to

Money raised will provide a new trampoline and disability hoist for the club, and will also contribute to the club’s maintenance costs

Caeri said: “There is a very supportive network at the club that gives people with disabilities the opportunity to increase their confidence.

“My son, Tom, aged 9, was recently diagnosed with Dyspraxia, Hyper mobility and Autism and, following a referral to join the club by Sports Disability Wales has improved a lot since joining the group as he has the confidence to go out and achieve something”

“I’d like to see the group continue despite the cuts; it is great for everyone involved, for the people taking part, junior volunteers, as well parents who have a place to discuss the challenges that can come with raising children with disabilities.”

Denbighshire Flying High used to be funded by DCC but this ended in 2016 due to cuts

Funding is now reliant on admission, which is £3.50 per session regardless of age, as well as contributions via donations and fundraisers

Speaking about their ambitious half-marathon, Caeri said: “We’re as ready as we’ll ever be.

“We’ve put in a lot of work so I’m sure we’ll be fine.”

Running alongside Caeri in the group will be Lorraine, whose cousin’s son, Max, attends the trampolining sessions. Max’s mum, Kelley, said: “Max has had an increased concentration and confidence since attending.

“He absolutely loves the class and the instructors. The club is so supportive and encouraging and a huge benefit to both the children and the parents.”

The group have raised around £460 and are pushing to achieve their £1,000 target for Denbighshire Flying High Trampoline Club.

For more information on making a donation, visit the group’s Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/denbighshireflyinghigh