Richard Austin

#BeMoreMarty

Fundraising for Sue Ryder
£814
raised of £275 target
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Event: Run Cheltenham 2023, on 3 September 2023
Run Cheltenham 2023
Campaign by Sue Ryder (RCN 1052076)
#TeamSueRyder are taking on the Cheltenham Half, 10K and Community Mile to raise money for Sue Ryder's expert care.

Story

9 years ago i went on my first run, it wasn’t something i was planning on doing, I wasn’t running to better my health or to join a race. I went for a run because my housemate asked me to, and he was a great housemate & friend. Marty was just starting to run himself and back then i wasn’t in too bad shape so it was pretty easy going. It became our routine to go for a little 4k around the racecourse, and maybe an extra 1k of the Hillcourt loop.


Marty went on to be one hell of a runner and I didn’t quite catch the bug, so i didn’t join him whilst he racked up the medals which is a regret.


In December Marty passed away, this year he would have done the London marathon, and he no doubt would have been doing the Cheltenham half.


It feels right to run it in remembrance of him, but this time I’m the one out of shape, Marty would be running rings around me. Running without a running partner is so much harder. Just chatting and giving each other the occasional bit of motivation was what it was all about. If it wasn’t for Marty I wouldn’t be able to get out now, when i need motivation he’s there for me. 


So in September I’ll be there, Marty will be with me. I’m raising money for Sue Ryder, a charity close to Martys heart. If you’d like to donate I’d appreciate it. Thank you.

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About the campaign

#TeamSueRyder are taking on the Cheltenham Half, 10K and Community Mile to raise money for Sue Ryder's expert care.

About the charity

Sue Ryder

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RCN 1052076
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can get the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

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