Congratulations to our London Marathon runners

26 April 2010

Congratulations to our 212-strong team who ran the Virgin London Marathon yesterday.

This year we had our largest ever team of runners and it was the perfect finish to this year's Parkinson’s Awareness Week

An amazing experience

Sarah Stanhope, 41, from Bromsgrove, ran the marathon in just over 4 hours. Sarah's mother and grandmother have Parkinson's and she has raised over £3,500.

Sarah said: "I'm thrilled to have been a part of the Parkinson’s UK team.

"It was an amazing experience and the support of the crowds was brilliant."

Image left: Sarah Stanhope

This year our London Marathon team are aiming to smash last year’s total of £260,000.

Our work is totally dependent on donations. All the money raised will go towards helping us find a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.

 

Thanks to everyone who took part

Paul Jackson-Clark, our Director of Fundraising, comments:

"We're extremely grateful to everyone who took part in the London Marathon on Sunday and for all their fundraising efforts.

"It was a fantastic day and I also would like to thank everyone who came along to cheer the team along."

Actor Ben Hull completed the race for us in an amazing 4 hours and 35 minutues.

Image right: Ben Hull after completing the marathon with his wife Anna and daughter Grace

Want to run for us in 2011?

The Virgin London Marathon 2011 online entry system opens on Tuesday 4 May 2010 - as does our own ballot for Parkinson's UK gold bond places. We'd love you join our team.

Visit our London Marathon page for full details.

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