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Run the streets of Paris

to help support Nicola

Hughes Memorial Fund

West Midlands officers area being encouraged to kick start their fitness regimes and
sign up for a running challenge.
Running the Paris Marathon, on 8 April could be the ideal motivation for anyone
looking for a challenge – and also the chance to raise money for the PC Nicola
Hughes Memorial Fund.
The fund was set up by Nicola’s father, Bryn, in the wake of the events of
September 2012 when she was one of two unarmed police officers who were shot
following a routine burglary call.
The aims of the charity is to provide learning opportunities and pre-employment
skills, through grants or services, to children who have suffered the loss of a close
family member through a violent crime such as murder or manslaughter.
Bryn said: “We have seen at first hand the devastating effect this has on people
and how we, as adults, cope in the aftermath, is different to how children cope.
“We would like to help them try and rebuild their lives and look towards the
future. To be able to stand on their own feet by continuing with education, where
financial situations may have changed, or start that course which will enable them to
gain employment.”
Last year, 44 officers and staff from around the country joined Bryn and completed
the New York Marathon.
Their sterling efforts helped to raise £40,000 which has now funded a joint pilot
project with the National Homicide Service to provide specialist counselling service
for the children of murder victims – most of whom actually witnessed the murder.
In April, more money will be raised as the charity’s team of eager fund-raisers take
on the 26.2 miles.
Runners are asked to raise £500 (plus Gift Aid), which will include the entry fee
and guarantee a place in the marathon.
For further information, contact Bryn on (0330) 043 4547.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS

NARPO is a rank-free association of retired police officers, dedicated to improving benefits for its members.
NARPO has Branches across West Midlands:-
Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.

• FREE ADVICE – Pensions, Benefits, Computing, Taxation;
• MEMBER SERVICES – Welfare Support, Car, Health and Travel Insurance, Car Purchase, Domestic
Appliances, Trusted Legal Advisors, Mobile Phones, Travel Discounts, Job
Opportunities + National/Local Websites, National Magazine, Branch
Newsletters;
• SOCIAL EVENTS – Keep in touch with old friends and colleagues.

Annual membership fee deducted from pension:- £20.64 in 2018.

ARE YOU RETIRING SOON?
Join on-line www.NARPO.org, or for more information, contact the secretary of your preferred Branch:-

Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall:- www.NARPOWestMidlands.org
Wolverhampton:- www.NARPO-Wolverhampton.co.uk
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