A gym in Marlow is doing their bit to spread Christmas cheer in the town, as they are offering a free personal training session to members of the public.
Places Leisure, who are situated in the town’s Court Garden Complex on Pound Lane, will give each member of the public a free work out, if that person were to donate a toy to the gym.
Once the toys have been collected and counted, they will then be given to the Thomas Ball Children’s Cancer Fund, who are based in Great Missenden.
The toy appeal started on December 1 and will conclude on December 21.
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Please note there are some terms and conditions to follow when taking part in the toy appeal.
The team at Places Leisure in Marlow
These conditions include:
• All toys donated must be new and in unopened original packaging
• Personal Training sessions will be half hour sessions only
• Only one personal training sessions can be claimed per person
• All free sessions are to be booked on the system with the preferred trainer in advance
The Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund was founded in 1999 by Thomas himself, when the then nine-year-old was undergoing treatment for stage four neuroblastoma, which is a type of cancer that severely damages the nerve tissue.
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The charity’s main aim is to relieve sickness and distress among children suffering from cancer, whilst also helping members of their families and friends.
After years of fighting, Thomas sadly lost his life to cancer on June 30, 2003 at the age of 14, where he was surrounded by members of his family.
Hundreds of toys are expected to be donated.
For more information about the toy appeal, contact 01628 405 200.
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