Many thanks to Leanne Phillips for letting us know about this fundraising challenge being taken by by Ventnor resident Maria Sexton. Ed
A Ventnor Woman has pulled on her running shoes to train for the Virgin London Marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign.
29 year old Maria Sexton, who is taking part for the first time, will join thousands of other runners on the starting line for the 26.2 mile race in London on 21st April after both her Aunt and Close friend were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Maria’s aunt is now in remission after having treatment as well as a double mastectomy. On a sadder note her friend’s cancer is terminal, making Maria even more determined to cross the finish line.
“Please dig deep”
Maria said, “I know running can not give any comfort to my aunt or my friend, but I do hope it will raise lots of money to help Breast Cancer Campaign fund vital research, so that I do not have to witness any more of my friends or family going through this.
“Please dig deep and you too can BE PART OF THE CURE for breast cancer.”
How you can help
To help Maria reach her fundraising target of£1500 please visit her Just Giving page and donate what you can.
Or pop along to the Spar, Victoria Street, Ventnor, Saturday 23rd March, to see Maria’s in store Marathon attempt.
There will also be a 12 hour darts Marathon taking place at St Boniface Arms, Ventnor. Saturday 30th March from 12 noon. £2 per participant, all welcome.
If you already have a place in the Virgin London Marathon and would like to run for Campaign, please call 0207 749 4114 or visit breastcancercampaign.org
