Jonathan Ross is among the many Hampstead Garden Suburb residents who have responded generously to the fundraising drive of Talya Jacobson, the 25-year-old daughter of Norwood CEO Dr Beverley Jacobson.
Rain or shine, Ms Jacobson pedals her red trike around the Suburb streets while singing at the top of her voice — Spread A Little Happiness and What A Wonderful World are current favourites.
Ms Jacobson has mild quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a severe visual impairment and learning disabilities. When family members were considering activities for her to relieve the boredom of lockdown, she told them: “I have a good idea — I love riding my trike and I love helping others. So how about doing a sponsored bike ride?”
The result was Talya’s 225 Challenge. Starting on May 22 — or 22/5 — it marks Norwood’s 225th year, will cover a total 225 kilometres and will help towards the charity’s expenditure on PPE (which, coincidentally, cost £225,000 in April alone).
