Two Sandymount residents have set up a charity to help children with Cerebral Palsy in a remote part of the world. Bob and Fran Corazza first visited Nepal in 1997 to work as therapists with young people affected by Cerebral Palsy.

Realising the facilities they worked with were inadequate, the couple launched a fund-raising campaign to establish a new therapy unit for the children.

The money was raised and construction began in 2004. In February of this year, a specially designed building was open for business 7km south of the capital Katmandu.

On the same plot of land, the couple now plan to open a school where they hope to house 60 children in 8 classrooms. Local people using raw materials sourced from the nearby Katmandu valley will build the school.

So far, one quarter of the estimated cost of €125,000 has been met. With your help, Bob and Fran can raise the remainder and help improve the lives of dozens of needy children living in one of the world’s poorest countries.

If you would like to make a donation to the Nepal Cerebral Palsy School Charity, please contact Bob or Fran.

You can also contribute by taking part in the Dublin Mini-Marathon on June 5. The money raised in sponsorship for the event will contribute to the school building in Nepal.

Contact Bob or Fran on 668 7538 for full details or you can email: francorazza@hotmail.com