Award-winning young people’s champion joins forces with disability charity
Howard Lake | 14 September 2010 | News
Inspirational figure, Phil Packer, who has received the Pride of Britain and BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, has raised millions of pounds for charity. Today it was announced that he will become an Envoy for leading disability charity Papworth Trust.
Phil Packer said: “It’s an honour to become an Envoy for Papworth Trust. They carry out some tremendous work and I feel privileged to have met some service-users and the dedicated staff who are clearly devoted and committed to making a significance difference to others. I look forward to a close relationship with Papworth Trust in the future.”
Phil’s role will range from taking part in fundraising events to celebrating the achievements of the Trust’s service-users.
As part of the relationship, Papworth Trust CEO Adrian Bagg will also act as an advisor on disability-related issues in the development of Phil’s new £15m Centre. Named the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT), the Centre will inspire young people facing adversity between the ages of 16 and 25.
Adrian Bagg said: “Phil has achieved so much including the Channel Row, London Marathon and El Capitan Climb. His focus now is on supporting disabled people and it’s clear that he shares our passion. Working in partnership will help us to achieve even more.”
If you would like to support Papworth Trust to achieve its mission, visit www.papworth.org.uk/supportus.
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About Papworth Trust:
Papworth Trust is passionate about supporting disabled people. Each year the Trust helps over 17,000 people from the East of England and beyond through a wide range of services covering Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing, Personal support, and Learning for Life and Work.
The Trust also works with the Government, employers, service providers and commissioners to promote disability equality and good practice.
For further information and media opportunities around Papworth Trust, please contact:
Kerry Atkinson, E-Communications Executive, Papworth Trust
T: 01480 357263 (direct)
E: ke************@pa******.uk
About BRIT
Named the British Inspiration Trust, the Centre will inspire young people facing adversity between the ages of 16 and 25. It is intended that the Centre will be based in Sussex and will open its doors on the day the London 2012 Paralympic Games concludes.
For further information and media opportunities around BRIT, please contact:
Sally Arnold, Ketchum Pleon
E: sa**********@ke**********.com
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