Exciting news, we have filled all our Virgin Money London Marathon spaces for 2016!
Last year we had four intrepid fundraisers complete the London Marathon on a cool and slightly damp spring day. It was a perfect day for all of the runners, but not such a great day for the supporters who were watching! Despite the gloomy outlook the weather made for a really fast course, with our first runner coming through in under three hours, beating their expected time by a full half an hour which was incredible. Overall, our runners raised over £5000 to support the work of our projects and partners overseas.
This year we have expanded, and have seven runners running for Team Lattitude. We’ve been following their efforts over the past few months since they signed up and were selected. It’s been a tough time over Christmas with the temptations of food, drink and good company but as the skies begin to lighten as we head towards spring it’s time to dust those running shoes off and start getting the training in.
Find out a little more about our runners and follow their progress at the links below:
Team Helcats is made up of Carmen, Sarah and Helen from Harpenden. Here is a little excerpt from Carmen on why they are running the London Marathon this year.
“Deciding to do the London Marathon was a moment of madness, tempered with a belief that it would be a fantastic achievement if I could make it across the finish line. I do not consider myself a “runner” but I do like a challenge and think its important to keep fit and healthy. When I learnt about Lattitude Global Volunteering, it seemed like a charity closely aligned with my own ethos and offered the types of opportunity I’d be delighted for my sons to participate in in the future. In my younger days I did a lot of travelling around the world on my own, and feel there is no better experience to prepare you for life. Apart from travelling, my other hobbies include cooking, sampling good wine & cheese, socialising, antiques and keeping fit. I am terrified about doing the marathon, but will give it my best shot!” (Carmen)
“My name is Sarah and I am mother to two fab kids - my husband’s not bad either! I was thrilled that we were able to secure a place with Lattitude Global Volunteering! The fact that I have children who are growing up fast , as well as an African mother, means that this charity has a particular resonance for me. The idea that our young people can have the opportunity to experience different cultures and ways of life while they develop is especially important to me. If I am able to complete this marathon it will be realising a long standing dream. Wish me luck - I’m gonna need it!
https://www.justgiving.com/teams/helcats
http://www.justgiving.com/Laura-Jones2016
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/paul-sheldon
https://www.justgiving.com/Matthew-Lucas5
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/sophie-woods
