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Indra Rampersad - van Boeckel van Rumpt

Indra Rampersad - van Boeckel van Rumpt

My Story

About Oli's Journey

In 2012 we were pregnant from our first baby. Unfortunately, my waters broke at 29.5 weeks and it was such a scary time. Our son Oli was born 9.5 weeks prematurely at the RVI in Newcastle. Even though the staff could not have been more supportive, being a first time mum and going through such a roller coaster with a baby in an incubater in the NICU was absolutely heartbreaking. Tiny Lives was there to support us during this time. 

We were so so lucky to be given a room to stay in Crawford House. This is one of the homes-from-home run by the Sick Children's Trust in Newcastle, just a few minutes away from the Children's Hospital. Staying there meant I did not have to travel every single day up and down to the RVI and I could go and see Oli, even in the middle of the night, if he or I needed it. 

Seeing first hand how important these charities are when your child is premature or ill made us want to give back, even after all these years. So when I got through the first ballot and found out I was in to run my first half marathon I knew straight away which charities to support.

I had not run for 16 years (and even then no more than 5K) and had become a real couch potato, so this was the start of a real adventure. I am building up my running strenght and am determined to go over the finish line of one of the world's most famous half marathons. Please support me in raising money for these amazing local charities that are so close to the hearts of my family and those of many others in the North East. 

About The Great North Run

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. 

The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.

It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.

The Sick Children's Trust

Raising for:

The Sick Children's Trust
225%

Funded

  • Target
    £500
  • Raised so far
    £1,125
  • Number of donors
    37

My Story

About Oli's Journey

In 2012 we were pregnant from our first baby. Unfortunately, my waters broke at 29.5 weeks and it was such a scary time. Our son Oli was born 9.5 weeks prematurely at the RVI in Newcastle. Even though the staff could not have been more supportive, being a first time mum and going through such a roller coaster with a baby in an incubater in the NICU was absolutely heartbreaking. Tiny Lives was there to support us during this time. 

We were so so lucky to be given a room to stay in Crawford House. This is one of the homes-from-home run by the Sick Children's Trust in Newcastle, just a few minutes away from the Children's Hospital. Staying there meant I did not have to travel every single day up and down to the RVI and I could go and see Oli, even in the middle of the night, if he or I needed it. 

Seeing first hand how important these charities are when your child is premature or ill made us want to give back, even after all these years. So when I got through the first ballot and found out I was in to run my first half marathon I knew straight away which charities to support.

I had not run for 16 years (and even then no more than 5K) and had become a real couch potato, so this was the start of a real adventure. I am building up my running strenght and am determined to go over the finish line of one of the world's most famous half marathons. Please support me in raising money for these amazing local charities that are so close to the hearts of my family and those of many others in the North East. 

About The Great North Run

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. 

The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.

It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.