Meet our London Marathon runner Patricia
Monday March 19, 2018
The London Marathon is only five weeks away, and we have 11
amazing runners who have been training and fundraising with all
their might to represent us at this year's event.
On 22 April they will be making a huge difference to help
Contact continue to provide advice, information and support to thousands of
families with disabled children in the UK.
Today, we wanted to introduce you to our wonderful (and
hilarious!) runner Patricia Lee who will be running for Harry
and his mum…
Tell us a little bit about yourself
My name is Patricia Lee, I
live in Oxfordshire and I work in administration. Boring but
true.
I would far rather be an actress in radio plays; performing on
stage does not appeal as I don't want to prance around in gingham
and anyway am far too old to play the Romantic Lead but on the
radio I can be alluring, attractive and as young as I like!
Anyone needing someone to play their "other parts played by..."
parts, please get in touch.
Why did you decide to support Contact by taking part in the London
Marathon?

My handsome friend Harry has Cerebral Palsy and he and his Mum
said Contact is an amazing charity. It seemed to me that they
should know what they are talking about so I decided to set about
raising money to help Contact help more superstars like him.
See photo of Harry The Wonder Boy himself looking pretty dapper
at a recent wedding.
What has been the biggest challenge in your London Marathon
journey so far?
I don't like running and keep making excuses for not doing my
training. Instead I have focused on what I am better at, which is
the fundraising part.
Next month I am holding a "Call My Wine Bluff" event with the
aid of the brilliant Sheldon's Wines in Shipston on Stour. The
audience has to guess which of three "experts" is telling the truth
about the wines we'll be tasting. There will be a valuable prize
for the winner and superb raffle prizes. They will then enjoy a
cheese tasting and more wine.
What are you most/least excited about?
I am very excited about representing this brilliant cause and
looking forward to spotting all the other Contact supporters as
they run past me! I am least excited about the possibility of
reaching the finish line after everyone has gone home. I still have
to check what time the street sweepers begin to clean the
route...
Any hobbies outside running?
I am a mystery shopper, love singing and long walks (I DO NOT
LOVE RUNNING), doing the Great North Run every year
(okay, jogging) and adore seeing my two grandchildren. I
begrudgingly do two cricket teas per season as my husband is the
captain of the local cricket club and like baking sourdough
bread.
If you'd like to support Patricia please visit her
Just Giving Page and if you'd like to know how you can join our
London Marathon team in 2019, please get in touch on 020 7608
8786.
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