My previous projects
When I was 6 years old I cycled 4 miles around a park in my home town of Worcester to help raise money for my Romanian friend Bobo. He was very ill with leukaemia and needed a bone marrow transplant which costs £45,000. I raised £8,500, and although it wasn't enough, other people also helped out and in the end he finally had the operation. Sadly, he died, but I will never forget him.
My next project was a sponsored swim for Iraqi war victim Ali Ismeaal Abbas, who had his arms blown off and all of his family killed when his house was hit by a missile. I felt great sympathy for him, as I sort of knew what he was going through without his arms, and the fact that he had lost his family really touched me. I felt like I had to do something, so I swam 1000 metres in 45 minutes and I raised £4050 to help pay for artificial arms or any other aids that he might need. I was so happy that I had the privilege to meet Ali down in London in September 2003. It was brilliant. I still keep in touch with Ali, and I was so happy when at the pride of Britain awards, he presented me with the award.
If you would like to donate to my charity, sent cheques to 'The Cornel Romanian Rehabilitation Centre Trust'
Registered Charity No. 1107166
Details here