History was made on Saturday 31^st March 2012 as 5,000 people became the first to cross the Olympic Stadium finish line in the National Lottery Park Run.

Sanjiv Verma was picked at random from almost 43,000 entrants; he took part in the 5 mile run around the Olympic stadium and made it to the finish line in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Sanjiv said `it was a very emotional day and I loved it`

Sanjiv also said `thank you to Janette from CAB for nominating me and thanks to Warren from SAFSS for supporting me on the day`

SAFSS would like to say `Congratulations and well done!` to Sanjiv for completing the Olympic park run.

The training has helped them to take positive steps forward with confidence and access opportunities for employment in the future.

The parents said `it was fun and interesting and has helped me to feel more positive about myself`

Thanks to Michael and Julie Allen for supporting SAFSS with this training.

The parents were proud to receive their certificates.

Well done Sanjiv and good luck!

Watch this space for pictures of the event.

The Rik Basra Campaign aims to help save the lives of people with blood cancer by increasing the number of Asian donors on the Anthony Nolan register.

Rik Basra is a father of two from Leicestershire. A few months ago he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.  His only hope was a blood stem cell transplant, if a matching donor can be found.

Against the odds, Anthony Nolan found a match for Rik and he now has  a fighting chance.  However there are so many people who arn`t as lucky as Rik and that is why we need your help.

Join the register at www.nathonynolan.org/join or come along to a recruitment event on Sunday 25th March 2012, 11am-5pm at Nishkam Centre, 6 Soho Road, Birmingahm B21 9BH. You could be the only hope for someone like Rik.

For further information visit www.anthonynolan.org/rikbasra or contact rikbasracampaign@gmail.com

If you would like to support Poppy please log onto her donation site at:

http://my.artezglobal.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=343470&langPref=en-CA

The event takes place on the weekend of the 2nd March 2012 and we will let you know how Poppy gets on! Keep warm Poppy!

Text:   SAFS10 and the amount you wish to donate to 70070

 The team have done a wonderful job and this could not have been achieved without the help of `Wickes` DIY stores for their donation of decorating materials. We would like to extend a further big `thank you` to Wickes in Handsworth and Lichfield.

 The decoration of the activity rooms has created a warm and inviting environment for all of SAFSS children, young people and adults.  A member of the adults group, Jaspreet said` I like this room, it`s nice I like to play football and games on the computer`

 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  from everyone at SAFSS.

A big birthday cake, party food and drinks were generously donated by Paul’s mum and the whole group got ready to party.  Dancing shoes and party outfits were put on and the group danced the day away to all their favourite party music.

An enjoyable day was had by all. Happy birthday Paul from everyone at SAFSS.

 For further information about our services for adults with disabilities please contact Arathi Nahar on (0121) 558 2198 or email adults.safss@btconnect.com