Craig: Keeping fit for a good cause

Craig Fisher has raised an amazing £12,000 by participating in a series of marathons, duathlons and triathlons.

“The main aim was to look for something that would seriously challenge me, not just a single event to focus on and train for, but a series of events which meant training for almost a whole calendar year,” he said.

Craig started with the Windsor duathlon in February, which meant running 10 kilometres, bicycling for 40 kilometres and running another five kilometres.

In May he completed the 70.3 Mallorca triathlon. He swam 1.9 kilometres, biked for 90 kilometres up a mountain and then ran 21 kilometres.

Craig’s other fundraising events include: completing the July 70.3 triathlon challenge in Milton Keynes (Cowman), a 100-mile bike ride through London and the Royal Parks half marathon in October.

Alex and Sebby: Friends running to find a cure

10-year-old school chums Alex Russell and Sebby Boxall took part in the St. Albans 1.5 kilometre Fun Run.

Alex’s mum, Hannah, was Rosie’s best friend.

“I wanted to prove to secondary breast cancer that together we are unstoppable,” said Alex.

Sebby added that he wanted to show his friend his support.

“I chose to run for Secondary1st because it means a lot to one of my good friends, Alex, who knows first-hand how hard it is to lose someone close due to secondary breast cancer,” he said.

Together the friends raised £550.

Deborah: A chocoholic’s challenge

Self-confessed chocolate addict Deborah admits that, “chocolate is my favourite food, meal and drink. If I could, I would eat it morning, noon and night.”
So when her niece dared her to give it up for a year to raise funds she took on the challenge.

“What better way to raise money for charity than give up something I love in memory of someone I love?” she asks.

She resisted many temptations, averted her eyes from shop shelves packed with her favourite sweets and in the process raised £1,500.

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