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July 2009
Welcome to the latest Panathlon newsletter, with news of over 400 young disabled people competing in regional finals in the last month!
London FinalLondon Final
New London Champions were crowned on June 25th with Barking & Dagenham winning the All London Final, in only their 2nd year in the competition !! Over 150 young disabled people took part which was the culmination of months of hard work and preparation.  Liko Team Newham put in a strong performance to come 2nd and de-throned champions Bromley came 3rd.  For a full report and results then please see www.panathlon.com/results Giles Long MBE and multi-medalist from the Paralympic Games was on hand to award medals and provide inspiration. (Above, Giles congratulates two members of the winning Barking & Dagenham team.)
Kent FinalKent Final
The first ever Kent Panathlon Challenge culminated in the Final on July 1st with four School Sport Partnerships competing, having qualified from the first round events in April. In an extraordinary days competition, two teams were neck and neck from start to finish and in a first for Panathlon, we ended up with a tied result !! The teams from Dartford and Mid Kent & Ashford were jointly awarded first place, with Malling & Sevenoaks in 3rd and Sheppey & Sittingbourne in 4th. Congratulations to all who have competed over the last few months.
Essex FinalEssex Final
Over 100 disabled young Essex athletes competed for the inaugural Essex Panathlon Championship on July 2nd. Five Partnerships provided teams from Harlow, Chelmsford, Witham, Lakeside Thurrock and Caste Point, with the team from Harlow winning through to take the first Essex wide Panathlon title. Danny Crates, Panathlon charity patron and GB Paralympic medallist awarded medals and trophies to very enthusiastic participants !!
Outstanding Achievement Award
Jack Petchey FoundationThe Jack Petchey Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award was launched in early 2009 and over 25 applications were received from London and Essex schools, who nominated individuals within their teams that produced inspirational performances through the year. A short listed was drawn up and after a tough decision making process, a  winner was eventually found in Samuel Harkoui from Westminster, who epitomised Fair Play, teamwork and leadership in 2009, (pictured above) An additional special award was made to Thomas Clements from Bromley for 5 years of service to Panathlon and who now returns to school to coach his ex-team-mates. Congratulations to all!
Lands End to John OGroatsLands End to
John O'Groats
Two members of Buckingham Triathlon Club (including 16 year old Matthew - right) are cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats in August in aid of the Panathlon charity. Neither have completed anything like this before and to make things harder, they are not taking the most direct route !! It is likely they will be covering over 1,000 miles on behalf of the Panathlon charity. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE support them by sponsoring their efforts by clicking here Good Luck on your ride from all of us at Panathlon !
Plans for 2010
Panathlon will be back in September with a new expanded programme for London and also in Essex, Kent, Merseyside, Plymouth, Swindon and other areas too. Watch this space !! Have a great summer !!
For more information on Panathlon Challenge, please see www.panathlon.com
Thanks to all our sponsors & funders in 2009
Many thanks to everyone that has contributed to the Panathlon charity this year, and helped create great sporting memories for around 2,000 young disabled people involved in the Panathlon Challenge.
Football Foundation

Peter Harrison Foundation

St. James Place Foundation

Running Imp

Capital FM
Lakeside

Liko

Children in Need

For a full list of supporters - please click here
Donate Online
You can now donate directly to the Panathlon Challenge Charity through the homepage of www.panathlon.com with "Justgiving." This ensures Panathlon can benefit from the Gift Aid tax relief. So for example, if you donated £10 to Panathlon, we would infact receive £12.50 due to the kind taxman!! Any donations most welcome and would go directly to helping disabled people enjoy more sport!! Thank you.