Richard Vallis lost his leg due to bone cancer
AN Edinburgh and Penicuik local, Richard Vallis, has begun walking a distance of 6k around his garden in order to support three organisations close to his heart.
Vallis, who lost his leg due to bone cancer 24 years ago, has worked to set up, champion and support a range of organisations and charities in Edinburgh and beyond.
He now hopes to split funds raised by his challenge between Lothian Disability Sport, who he has supported for many years, Lung Ha Theatre Company, which Richard co-founded in 1984, and Scottish charity Friends of Chitambo, which was set up by Richard’s wife Jo.
To donate go to www.crowdfunder.co.uk/three-charities-walk.
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