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Weʼve raised £631 to i have decided to help my childrens village school raise money for a activity area outside by raising money by running the paris marathon
- Kirkby Overblow, United Kingdom
- Funded on Tuesday, 9th May 2017
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Story
My name is Kerry Pickard.
In June 2014 I was 38 years old, 13 stone 8lbs, size 18 and the thought of running a marathon totally freaked me out.
However, during a routine medical appointment I was informed that I was considered ‘obese’ which devastated me. Instead of going home and wallowing in a pack of biscuits though, I decided instead to go for a run. And I haven’t stopped running since!
Two years on and I’m now 40 years old, 9.5 stone, size 8 and have a total of 1288 miles under my belt (a much smaller belt!)
It’s fair to say that I’ve totally been bitten by the running bug. So I’ve decided to put my new found passion to good use and raise some money for a good cause along the way. So in 2017 I will be taking on my biggest challenge yet and running the Paris Marathon.
It was a tough choice to pick a charity to support because I believe all charities are a worthy cause. But it’s important to me that I raise money for a cause that is close to my heart to help keep me focused and motivated whilst I’m pounding those 26.2 French miles out.
So I’ve chosen to raise money for All Saints Kirkby Overblow PTA who this year are raising funds to develop an outdoor educational Wildlife Area for the children. This is the school that both of my gorgeous kids go to (Joshua aged 8 and Izzy aged 4) so I have an obvious vested interest. My kids have been an immense support to me on my weight loss and running journey so this felt like a nice way to give them something back. Also, being a famer’s wife, we’re a family who is big on being outdoors so this is a project that I’m really excited about supporting.
I’ve never taken on a run of this scale and this will be the furthest distance I’ve ever done so it’s going to be a big challenge physically and mentally. Any amount big or small that you can donate will act as a massive motivator for me and push me on towards that finish line.
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- 7 years ago
Kerry Pickard
7 years agoThank you so very much for all your sponsorship 😊😊😊it was all worth those miles to raise money for a worthy cause
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- 7 years ago
Kerry Pickard
7 years agoHi all. Thought I d update you all that I completed the marathon in what can only be explained as very hot conditions .5 hours s 4 mins and felt amazing after x thank you for all support and what a lot of memories I have of not only 26.2 miles for the first time but in spring in paris was amazing with my best friend Anna x
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- 8 years ago
Kerry Pickard
8 years agoSo today was a change of place to.run. plus had only so long cos of childcare so 14.5 done,bring on parisx❤👣🗼
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- 8 years ago
Kerry Pickard
8 years agoSo anther 17 to add to the training yesterday, come on Paris I'm ready for you!🗼👣
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36
Carol Gatehouse
May 8, 2017
Well done Kerry - so proud of you! With love from 'The Gatehouses' xx
£25.00
Sarah Hughes
May 8, 2017
Congratulations Kerry on your amazing transformation & completing the Paris Marathon, you are an inspiration 💛
£10.00
Mary Boyd
May 5, 2017
Well done Kerry! From all the staff at All Saints School
Caroline Jones
Apr 30, 2017
Fantastic achievement Kerry! Well done.
£20.00
Rachel Beeson
Apr 23, 2017
Well done Kerry sorry for donating late but hope you had a great day! Rachel x
£10.00
Shauna Gilmour
Apr 17, 2017
Many many congratulations, no stopping you now..!Love The Hallam's... xxx
£20.00
Rosemary proctor
Apr 16, 2017
£10.00
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