An incredible turnout as hundreds of competitors and their families gathered in Leeds tonight:
Hundreds of members of the public attended and cheered on the competitors on Thursday night., Councillor Robert W Gettings, said:"It’s wonderful for our city to host such an event."I hope the competitors, their families and people of Leeds have a great five days.One of the competitors attending the Games was 17-year-old Theo Bowens - a recipient of a kidney transplant on three separate occasions.
This would be Theo's final year competing in the children's category and he will be cycling a tandem bike and running."We are all here to celebrate the children", Rebecca said.Theo's family - who brought along their team's mascot 'Boy' the dog - has been attending for many years.Eunice Booker had travelled from Kent as part of the Donor Family Network - a group who have lost loved ones who have subsequently donated their organs.
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