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* Danny Mills Shine Patron and former England and Manchester City defender.

* Christopher Maw, Wheelchair Racer and Paralympic 2012 hopeful.

* Louise Hunt, Wheelchair Tennis Player, who recently upped her world ranking from 59th to 18th and is aiming to compete in the 2012 Paralympics and bring back a medal for Britain!

"I wish all disabled people would try to get involved in things, including sport, and I think Fit for Success is a fantastic idea," said Louise.

* Pippa Britton, GB archery paralympian, who competed for team GB in Beijing and is now training for London 2012.

She is 100% behind the initiative: "Wow, what a brilliant idea, hopefully this will encourage more people of all ages to get active, I'm privileged to be at the peak of my sporting career in my 40s, so age is no barrier to getting involved."

* Gobi Ranganathan, Wheelchair Badminton Player, who recently returned from the World Championship wheelchair badminton competition in Korea. Unfortunately, wheelchair badminton is not yet a Paralympic sport but that hasn't stopped Gobi, Britain's No 1 in the sport, from playing at world-class level.

* Sam Bradley, Swimmer, 
Sam Bradley wants to swim his way to a gold medal in the 2012 games and he's already well on his way as a member of the British Swimming World Class Pathway Programme which identifies athletes with the potential to gain a place in the next Paralympics.

* Alice Rush, Swimmer, 13-year-old Alice is our youngest aspiring paralympian with her sights set on the 2016 games, where she hopes to swim and win. Alice will be the first athlete with spina bifida to receive support under the 'Fit for Success' initiative. She was awarded a £500 Sports Aid cheque at the launch but in true awards style Sam Bradley accepted the cheque on her behalf - as Alice was away, swimming in a competition.

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Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of developing hydrocephalus.

Para-athletes with spina bifida and hydrocephalus compete in sports ranging from cycling to dressage.

Each used mobile phone or ipod donated raises around £5 for Shine.

Hydrocephalus may affect memory, concentration and behaviour.

The usual treatment for hydrocephalus is to insert a shunt into the brain.

CSF stands for cerebro-spinal fluid.

Hydrocephalus is a build up of excess fluid in the brain.

Shine is always looking for Marathon Runners to help with fundraising.

Benny Bear is a teddy with hydrocephalus who helps children understand the condition.

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Spina bifida occulta is a hidden form of spina bifida.

Shine can raise money by recycling your used inkjet cartridges, toners or CDs and DVDs.

Most babies with spina bifida undergo surgery within 48 hours of birth.

Some babies with spina bifida are now operated on before they are born via keyhole surgery.

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