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The 2019 London Marathon

We'd like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to our team of six runners who took on this year's London Marathon in support of RedR UK.

The RedR UK team joined more than 40,000 other runners taking part in the iconic 26.2 mile route on Sunday 28 April. The team have spent months undergoing gruelling training and sacrificing their free time to raise vital funds to support our work.

So far, they have jointly raised almost £7000 with more to follow. If you want to reward their efforts, it is still not too late to support any one of them as their fundraising pages are open for another month. 

“When I came across RedR UK it immediately stood out to me. To know that by running I will be contributing to helping people when they really need it after disasters or in war torn areas when they have potentially lost everything seemed like such a worthwhile cause.”

Matt, Pharmacy Technician from Burton upon Trent

To donate to Matt's campaign, click here.

 “RedR do great work helping people to help themselves.”

Andrew, Herdsman from Norwich

To donate to Andrew's campaign, click here.

“I have worked at WSP for nearly 14 years and we have been a RedR UK corporate sponsor for as long as I can remember. Rather than the usual Wear Red for RedR I wanted to do something more substantial. This opportunity came along and was perfect, it also has really helped spread the word for a less know charity.”

Samantha, Finance Manager from Hampshire

To donate to Samantha's campaign, click here.

 “There is an enormous sense of achievement when you cross that finish line. For me this came not only from collecting a finisher’s medal but also from knowing that my efforts had contributed to making the lives of people facing hardship far greater than a marathon, a little easier.”

Ivan, Associate Director with Mace Group, running his unbelievable 4th consecutive marathon in support of RedR UK!

To donate to Ivan's campaign, click here. 

“A lot of their (RedR UK) work probably goes by without people knowing or seeing it. Any help I can give makes their job that little bit easier.”

Jake, Chef from Leicester

To donate to Jake's campaign, click here.

“ I’m proud to be part of the RedR UK London Marathon team, raising money to help the disaster-prone communities by giving aid workers and humanitarian organisations practical life-saving skills, advice and support, which help them prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters.”

Paul is not only running the London Marathon, but also the Royal Parks Half Marathon, both in support of RedR UK.

To donate to Paul's campaign, click here. 

Join our team!

If you are feeling inspired by our fabulous six but find a full marathon a bit too far for you, why not join the RedR UK team at this year’s Great North Run or the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Please email our fundraising team to find out more at fundraising@redr.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!  

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