Michael Morpurgo
Patron
Michael Morpurgo
"The Down Syndrome Educational Trust enables so many to fulfil
their potential, to live their aspirations.
"There can be no worthier cause and I'm so proud to be associated
with them."
Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo has written over 90 books. His
books have won the Children's Book Award in 2000, the Smarties Prize and
the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Michael is a former Children's
Laureate.
Michael and his wife also established the charity Farms for City
Children, that aims to provide children living in cities with the
opportunity to experience life on a farm.