Run2Raise | Sally and Jody are running the New York marathon 2008!

Welcome

This year we knew we wanted to do something big.

You know, something that would make sure this year didn’t pass us by like any other. And, although the thought of doing a marathon was the very last thing on our minds at the start of the year, somehow, by around March time, the idea began to seem less of a joke and more of a possibility. So, we decided to ditch the working girl heels for a sturdy pair of running shoes (do you see what we did there?!).

We heard in our early research that we might ‘lose our toenails’ due to the heavy practice we’d need to undergo. We heard you could ‘lose your social life’ as late nights and training don’t really go hand-in-hand. We even heard that through sheer determination and focus there was even a risk that we could ‘lose our minds!’

But, regardless of that, we said ‘we’ll do it’. Not just so we could look back and feel a warm sense of achievement (as for us beginners it really will be), but also because we found the right charity that fits with our ideals and that we feel is worth running for - the Samaritans www.samaritans.org.uk.

It is true what they say, it’s amazing what you can achieve when you’re in the right frame of mind. So, by completing the ING New York City Marathon we want to show just how important it is to support a charity that helps people achieve this. And, of course, raise a whole lot of cash along the way.

There is still a long way to go yet so please donate to our marathon fund at www.justgiving.com/run2raise.

We really appreciate your generosity, in return we promise to give every drop of effort we’ve got!

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The Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.

We offer our service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most of our branches.

Samaritans is available to anyone in the UK and Ireland. If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, visit www.befrienders.org to find your nearest helpline.

Contact us

If you would like to contact Jody or Sally please contact them by email at jodyandsally@run2raise.co.uk