Children's Hospice South West

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My Story

Hi everyone,

I am Danielle and I am running the London Marathon 2024 for the Children's Hopsice South West.

For ten years I worked within the child protection arena and developed a true appreciation for the tireless efforts of those working to bring change, hope and joy to children who were suffering immense challenges. Whist this is different in so many ways to the work that is carried out in the children's hospice, I can also appreciate some of the parallels and the difference that fundraising can make. I am so honoured to be tasked with fund raising for this amazing charity who help create positive memories for children and families and provide around the clock care. 

In my own personal quest for better health after reaching the age of 40, I stared the couch to 5k programme, having never run before and being seriousloy overweight! Little did I know how much this would change my life. Not only did I shed the weight that had burdened me for so long but I also discovered a new found passion. Now as try to maintain my weight and prepare to take on the challenge of the London Marathon my main aim is to inspire my 6 children. I am striving to show them that hard work, determination and positive mindset can pave the way for fantastic personal achievements which may not be afforded to others. 

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.

Children's Hospice South West

Raising for:

Children's Hospice South West
137%

Funded

  • Target
    £2,000
  • Raised so far
    £2,744
  • Number of donors
    49

My Story

Hi everyone,

I am Danielle and I am running the London Marathon 2024 for the Children's Hopsice South West.

For ten years I worked within the child protection arena and developed a true appreciation for the tireless efforts of those working to bring change, hope and joy to children who were suffering immense challenges. Whist this is different in so many ways to the work that is carried out in the children's hospice, I can also appreciate some of the parallels and the difference that fundraising can make. I am so honoured to be tasked with fund raising for this amazing charity who help create positive memories for children and families and provide around the clock care. 

In my own personal quest for better health after reaching the age of 40, I stared the couch to 5k programme, having never run before and being seriousloy overweight! Little did I know how much this would change my life. Not only did I shed the weight that had burdened me for so long but I also discovered a new found passion. Now as try to maintain my weight and prepare to take on the challenge of the London Marathon my main aim is to inspire my 6 children. I am striving to show them that hard work, determination and positive mindset can pave the way for fantastic personal achievements which may not be afforded to others. 

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.