Local Life - St Helens - March 2018

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Running for Becky
A Crank woman who died of anorexia
nervosa aged just 41 is being
remembered.
Richard Evans from Billinge is set to run the Liverpool
Half Marathon on Sunday, March 25, in memory of
his partner Corinne’s sister Becky, who passed away
last August.
Becky suffered from anorexia nervosa and this
devastating illness made her body so frail and weak
that she didn’t have the strength to fight illness.
Richard said: “It was quite sudden. My wife Corinne
and I had been away for the weekend and we came
back to the news about Becky.
“The family is just taking each day as it comes, as it’s
still quite raw.”
“She lived in Crank growing up and attended
Rainford High School before moving away to attend
university, later working for
the NHS as a radiographer.
Becky was a very kind and
thoughtful person and she is
greatly missed by her family
and friends.
“I’m raising money for the
Charity MIND which provides
support to people suffering from mental illness.
“I have done 10ks in the past and I wanted to do
something that would push me. Corinne, myself, and
Becky’s friends will also be taking part in Gung-ho!
Manchester on Saturday, April 7. It was something
Becky would have liked. Becky was a fun loving and
kind person, and Corinne thought Gung-ho would
encompass Becky’s character.”
To donate, please visit Richard’s JustGiving page
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/richard-evans83
Walk on for a great cause this spring
Everyone is invited to take part in The St Helens
Autism & Asperger Society sponsored walk on
Sunday, April 8, 12pm-5pm, to support the World
Autism Awareness initiative.
The family event is open to people, and pets, of all
ages and abilities. The proceeds will go to support
the day-to-day running of the St Helens Autism &
Asperger Society.
The walk, up to a maximum of 3km / 3 laps around
Taylor Park Lake, Regents Road in St Helens, will be
started by the Mayor of St. Helens and his wife at
1.50pm, and Saints players will make an appearance
too.
The Society provides a safe environment, and
encourages members to build the confidence in
socialising and making like-minded friends.
Members are also encouraged to join together in
playing Games, Jigsaws and using computers, plus
lots more.
The service is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday 10am-2pm.
Sponsor forms can be obtained by contacting the
society on 01744 362260 or by email at contact@
theautismark.org.