North Paddington city guardian runs marathon

Edward started working as a city guardian last September and discovered the Disabled Living Foundation whilst on his patrol.

Impressed with the work that the charity does to help and provide advice to older and disabled people and their carers he decided to raise much needed funds.

Mr Chapman said: "Part of the role of a City Guardian is to interact with the community and therefore it is important I know about local services.

The DLF runs an Equipment Demonstration Centre (EDC) on the Harrow Road where people can meet healthcare professionals and receive information and advice on equipment to help with daily living.

"They are always so helpful and friendly and I wanted to do my bit to help."

Chris Shaw, chief executive of the Disabled Living Foundation, added, "I am delighted that Edward has chosen to support the DLF both financially and by helping raise awareness of our services in the local community.

"We work very closely with Westminster City Council and it is great that one of their employees has chosen to support what we do in his own free time."

To support Mr Chapman, visit www.justgiving.com/edwardchapman1

If you would like to try out items of equipment for yourself under the guidance of a qualified therapist, you can visit the Equipment Demonstration Centre.

Please call the DLF Helpline on 0845 130 9177 to make an appointment (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Textphone: 020 7432 8009