Arabella Brooking

G&B Southampton marathon

Fundraising for #Willdoes
£3,582
raised of £2,500 target
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Event: ABP Southampton Marathon 2021, on 5 September 2021
In memory of William Paddy
#Willdoes

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We raise funds to Help Young People Achieve Wellbeing

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There is no doubting that the past 8 months have taken a toll on everyone, both mentally and physically. I personally found myself in a dark place during the first lockdown as I sadly lost some close friends. But I have always been a firm believer of sport being a great way to relief stress and improving a persons mental state. This is something that the charity #Willdoes also believes in.

The will does charity was set up by Lesley Buchanan in remembrance of her son William Paddy, who I never had the pleasure of meeting but who I am told was the definition of a cheeky chappy! He loved all sports from snowboarding to riding horses at the RAC saddles club in bovington which is where we are currently keeping our horses and therefore my brother and I have been engrossed by the amazing work that this charity and its ambassadors are responsible for. The charity's mission is to help young people achieve well-being through sport and physical activity. This is why my brother and I will be raising money for this wonderful charity by running the Southampton marathon on the 25th April 2021! 

Any donations really are appreciated no matter how small! Please also check out https://www.willdoes.co.uk/ to see some of the amazing work that Les is responsible for. 

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#Willdoes

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#Willdoes is dedicated to the memory of William Paddy, a sporty, charismatic child with a cheeky smile who lived in Swanage, Dorset. His life sadly ended early at aged 14. Will's mother, Les, set up #Willdoes to help young people who may be finding life tough and struggling to cope with daily life.

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Total raised
£3,581.89
+ £629.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,581.89
Offline donations
£0.00

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