In the run-up to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, we are thrilled to be able to share a message to the children of Little Miracles from Dave Clarke, the Chief Executive of Paralympics GB.

Dave Clarke represented his country 144 times in blind football scoring a record 128 goals in the process. He competed for ParalympicsGB at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Paralympic Games and also in Goalball at Atlanta 1996.

In his message to our children, Dave said:

"Sport is for everybody, but, if you want to be the best at your sport then you have to work hard and you have to never give-up. You also have to really try hard to keep focused, and if anybody tries to put you off by saying you shouldn't be included you have to really say "no, this space is for me, I want to do this sport and I'm going to be the best I can be". Put your whole heart into it and I'm sure you will be brilliant at it"

On behalf of everyone at Little Miracles we would like to say a huge thank you to Dave for taking the time to send us a message.

We would love to hear how the sports that your family are involved with or which Paralympic sport you find most inspiring. Email your stories, videos or photos to fundraising@littlemiraclescharity.org.uk