Set for the long run: Sarah Thompson is one of hundreds of charity fund-runners from Croydon in their last weeks of training before this year’s London Marathon on April 21
Sarah Thompson is preparing to run her first marathon on April 21 to raise money for the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled people, where she works.
Thompson, 25, from Croydon, joined the charity last year as an events, community and partnerships executive and has been so inspired by the work done by QEF that she decided to raise money for the cause in next month’s London Marathon.
“When I started working for QEF early last year I began learning about all the amazing work that the charity does,” Thompson said.
Ready for her big day: Sarah Thompson
“The opportunity came up to do the marathon myself while leading on the stewardship for all our runners, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to complete my goal of doing a marathon one day, for a cause I know does so many amazing things for disabled people.
“The training has been really tough, but I am determined to make it to the big day and finish the course while raise as much money as I can. I am looking forward to crossing that finish line so all the hard work and weekends that have gone into the training pay off.
“Any support anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.”
QEF supports disabled people of all ages and those with acquired neurological disabilities to achieve their potential and be as independent as possible. The charity supports almost 10,000 disabled children and adults annually and has recently built its Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Surrey, a modern and comfortable centre of neuro-rehabilitation expertise.
Thompson has a goal of raising £2,000, and is one of a team of 30 taking part in the 26-mile 385-yard race on behalf of QEF.
- To sponsor Sarah Thompson please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-runs-the-marathon
- For more about QEF, click here
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