Bernadette means business as she prepares to run this year’s London Marathon for Contact!

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Tuesday 2 April 2024

On Sunday 21 April Bernadette in our business development team will be pounding the capital’s streets to raise vital funds for Contact at this year’s London Marathon.

Contact’s business development coordinator, Bernadette, is one of 18 people running for Contact this year. She says:

“When I heard there was an opportunity to run the London Marathon this year I was keen to find out more but wasn’t sure whether I’d actually be able to do it. But, having celebrated a significant milestone birthday this year, it seemed like the perfect time to challenge myself and to not only fulfil a personal accomplishment but to do something to support Contact too!

“The London Marathon aims to create an opportunity for participants “to have fun and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world”. This really resonates with me. I enjoy running – but it’s fair to say I’m not a natural runner. I’ve run a couple of half marathons in the past, but the thought of doubling that distance is daunting. I want to show my children that if you set your mind to something, with determination and focus you can achieve it! I keep motivated with my training knowing that each step is helping to support families with disabled children. And, as an added bonus, fundraising has also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about Contact among my family and friends, some of whom have since benefitted from Contact’s services. So, I will embrace the experience, step out of my comfort zone, wear my Contact vest with pride and enjoy it as much as I can!”

Best of luck to all our runners this year!

Join us as we wish Bernadette and all our London Marathon runners the very best of luck!

Support Bernadette’s fundraising efforts.

Thinking about joining our team next year? Get in touch today by emailing fundraising@contact.org.uk

Find out about other ways to fundraise for Contact.