On Sunday 16th of October, 6 staff members from York St John University will be taking on the challenge of the Yorkshire Marathon relay. The team will complete the 26.2 miles through York and its surrounding villages, taking on different legs until the marathon distance is complete. This year the team is raising money for York St John's Student Support Fund.

Our Student Support Fund helps alleviate unexpected financial difficulties for students. The fund helps students to regain control of their financial situation by providing them with support for their general living costs, as well as offering basic necessities and toiletries through the YSJ Larder. Students are also encouraged to take part in money education pathways run by Blackbullion, a financial wellbeing platform which helps students gain money skills for life.

The team:

Rob Hickey, Henry Holmes, Laura Hallett, Nick Coakley, Emma Woodcock, Susanna Cooper (not pictured)

Please support us by sponsoring the runners on their grueling challenge. Any donation no matter how small will make a big change to a student's life.