Katie Price, Peter André Run Marathon for Disabled Son

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In the days leading up to the London Marathon, Katie ‘Jordan’ Price told The Mirror that she planned to use her son Harvey Daniel, 6 ½, for motivation. “Every time I feel tired or feel like giving up, I’ll look down and see my Harvey’s face,” she said. Literally! Katie ran with a picture of Harvey across her chest.

Together with husband Peter André, the 30-year-old model and author ran the 26.2 mile course on Saturday to benefit The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children as well as Vision Charity; Harvey is blind, having suffered from septo-optic dysplasia since birth. “It’s going to be really hard but I know we’re doing it for a reason, so I don’t want to give up,” Katie explains.

“If everyone who has pledged to donate gives us the money they promised, we should raise about £250,000 ($367,500) which will make a massive difference to the charities. It’s that thought, and the thought of my kids that will keep me and Pete going.”

Katie and Peter are also parents to Junior Savva, 3 ½, and Princess Tiáamii Crystal Esther, 22-months.

Source: Mirror

– Missy

Comments

Hea on April 29th, 2009

I applaud them. Well done!

Stéph on April 29th, 2009

It’s great that they do that. Best of luck to them. Courage!

I didn’t know Princess’ complete name was Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther.

Bumbles on April 29th, 2009

Well Done to Jordan and Peter especially as she sustained an injury during the mararthon but battled on to finish. I guess that picture of Harvey on her tshirt pulled her through after all

Alex on April 29th, 2009

I’ve never heard of those middle names, just the Princess Tiaamii bit. I actually prefer the last two middle names to the first two names! Also, is Andreas a middle name as well? Because I know their family surname is Andrea (Peter dropped the ‘a’ professionally) and it seems odd to have two such similar names.

Kirsty on April 29th, 2009

Yep, that’s Princess’s full name. It’s written in Katie’s autobiography.
Also, andreas isn’t a middle name of Junior’s it’s their real surname.

Bella Mama on April 29th, 2009

i love this family..

babyboopie on April 29th, 2009

I LOVE Katie! I know how she may be perceived by the media but she is genuinely a lovely woman who adores her children! I love Harvey, he’s such a cute boy!

Adele (UK) on April 29th, 2009

They both did so well in the marathon. The causes for which they raised the money for are well worth it.

#4 – Andreas is Peters real last name but his stage name is Andre, which Katie now uses as her stage name since they renewed their wedding vows a few months ago.

marla on April 29th, 2009

there is a bit about this family that gets under my skin, but, i think how they parent and love harvey is great. they don’t keep him or his challenges out of the public eye: quite the opposite. as a mom of an autistic kiddo (my hubby runs marathons and raises $$$ for an austic organzation), it thrills me when parents open up and show the world that kids w/ challenges have just as much place in this world than anyone else.

Rachel-Jane on April 29th, 2009

I didn’t know that was Princess’s full name. I wonder if Esther has a family connection, or is to honour Katie’s Jewish roots, I believe her maternal grandmother was Jewish (which would make Katie Jewish too of course).

Mallory on April 30th, 2009

I think what Katie and Peter are doing is great, but can we stop referring to children with disabilities as ‘disabled children’? Also, it’s a child with Down Syndrome or autism, not an autistic child or a Down Syndrome child. It’s just something that gets on my nerves, especially since my mom is a SpEd teacher and has been working with people with disabilities for years now.

kelly on April 30th, 2009

They’ve raised an incredible amount of money, so well done.
And I agree that Princess’ two last names are lovely.