SHE may still have her Scottish accent but it has taken Megan Latta only a couple of years to fit into the Lithgow way of life.
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Megan has made her home in Lithgow after being born and bred in Scotland.
After a couple of years in Lithgow she now thinks of herself as a local and like so many other generous Lithgowites has opened her heart for what she thinks is a great cause.
Megan was touched by the plight of young Paxton Core who has been suffering through illness for over a year and has spent long periods in Westmead Hospital.
Instead of sitting back and feeling sorry for Paxton, Megan decided to do something about it and is raising money through her cause ‘Running for Pax’ where she will be entering the Port Macquarie Half marathon (22km) with all monies raised going directly to Paxton.
Megan has been pounding the pavements around Lithgow three times a week — running between five and eight kilometres twice a week and 10 kilometres and more once a week.
The marathon is on March 8.
“Paxton was diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome, that is also known as MPS II.
“It is a rare syndrome that unfortunately at this stage has no cure.
“I am hoping to bring awareness to the community of his plight.
“I hate to see anyone ill, especially youngsters.
“Any person or business interested in sponsoring me can contact me on 0400 569 200.”
All sponsorship forms and monies will be collected this Friday.
A trivia night for Paxton will be held at the Lithgow Golf Club on Friday.
To find out more about Paxton, you can log on to Paxton’s MPS Journey on Facebook.
