Running for the 53rd St Barnabas Scout Group.

I am Eros Adamides, I grew up in Cyprus and most of the best memories were gained from being part of the 53rd St. Barnabas Scout Group. At my first camp I was one of only two cub scouts and it was my Skip's (Richard's) first summer camp as the Group Leader.

Yes there are a lot of funny stories of the silly things I had done and I am sure the people of my generation would be happy to tell them at a drop of a hat (or beret) and a lot of the time it was due to my poor eye sight in the dark; running into poles, jumping off cliffs...

Since leaving Cyprus to study in London where I now live and work, my eye sight deteriorated and I am now completely blind. Needless to say, I have now accumulated even more funny stories and blind jokes which I am sure I will not help myself in sharing.

I am running the Limassol Marathon this year to fund raise for the 53 ^rd St. Barnabas Scout Group in order to give more people the opportunity to experience being Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders to have the amazing experiences I had.

I honestly feel the skills I gained at the 53rd were what prepared me for my new life! Be prepared and improvisation to name but a few.

I am running the marathon with Caroline as my guide who is mending from a stress fracture and in April will have her own amazing adventure - MDS (Marathon Des Sables).

Please support us by donating and also coming down on the day to cheer us!