Sandra Parsons

Sandra & Helen's London Marathon 2023 page

Fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
£2,104
raised of £2,000 target
by 85 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
The Veronica Claxton Memorial Fund
Campaign by Young Lives vs Cancer (RCN 1107328 and SC039857)
The VCMF is a fund I set up in memory of my dear mum who left a huge hole in all our lives on December 8th 2008 when she lost her short battle with cancer aged just 50. This page is to keep her memory alive whilst supporting others.

Story

Thank you for taking the time to visit our Just Giving page. We are raising money for Young Lives Vs Cancer, a charity that does amazing work helping families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them and offers full support for the whole family.  

We are honoured to be raising this money along with the VCMF Fund 

Sandra's Story

2023 is the year I finally achieve my ambition to run the London Marathon. This is something I have dreamt of doing for a long time and I am finally being able to run it with my soon to be daughter in law. 

I have previously run the Brighton Marathon twice and the London Landmarks Half Marathon which were all great experiences but believe this will be greatest experience of them all.

When the training gets tough, the knowledge that I'm raising funds for Young Lives v Cancer will provide the push I need.

All donations make a difference x


Helen's Story

If you asked me three years ago to run a mile I would have laughed in  your face at the idea, but then lockdown happened, and it spurred me on to start Couch to 5k. In the last 3 years I’ve had a love hate relationship with running and still don't consider myself a runner.

 I’ve completed two half marathons but now is the time to really challenge myself (probably the biggest understatement I’ll ever make)  

So on the 23rd April 2023 – along with Sandra we will be running in the London Marathon, one of the greatest running events in the world.  Although I’m extremely anxious and nervous I am excited, and I know there is a lot of hard work to put in before then.  

What is keeping me motivated is knowing we are raising money for this incredible charity and anything you can donate is greatly appreciated for such an amazing charity. 

Thank you x


About the campaign

The VCMF is a fund I set up in memory of my dear mum who left a huge hole in all our lives on December 8th 2008 when she lost her short battle with cancer aged just 50. This page is to keep her memory alive whilst supporting others.

About the charity

Young Lives vs Cancer

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RCN 1107328 and SC039857
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. But every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. We’ll face it all together – but we can’t do it without you. Visit www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,104.00
+ £394.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,104.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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