A HOTEL is supporting two of its fitness instructors raising cash to help disabled athletes reach the London Paralympics in 2012.

Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa in Tarporley is helping Chris Davies and Catherine Cooper boost funds for the Dream It, Believe It, Achieve It charity by hosting a series of events including a polo tournament, sponsored car wash and sportsmans’ dinner.

The duo are also planning a bike ride around all the Macdonald hotels and resorts in the UK.

Chris, 23, said: “As well as helping paralympians, the charity also encourages children to participate in a healthy, active lifestyle and promotes the benefits of disability sport.”

The duo are also raising money for Caudwell Children, a charity that provides specialist equipment, treatment and therapies for sick and disabled children.

The pair took part in the London Marathon to raise awareness for the causes.

Chris finished in four hours, 21 minutes and 19 seconds and Catherine in five hours, 40 minutes and 23 seconds.

Catherine, 19, from Delamere, added: “ We felt so proud when we finished that we forgot about all the pain.”