A MALVERN woman has raised thousands of pounds for charity Friends of the Elderley after completing Sunday’s London Marathon.
Megan Bradley finished the gruelling course across the capital city in six hours and ten minutes whilst raising £3,200 in the process.
And donations are still pouring in.
The 22-year-old had been working hard since the beginning of the year training for the marathon and hosted several fund-raising events including a quiz night, a live music night, a raffle and a coffee morning.
She did all of this alongside her final year studies for her degree at Manchester Metropolitan University.
“It was the hardest and best day of my life,” said Megan.
“I have felt so honoured to represent Friends of the Elderly and spend time raising awareness and that all important money for the charity.
“Knowing how much it will help those supported by the charity is the most rewarding part of it all.
“The race was scorching but amazing, and the crowds were incredible.
“Thank-you to everyone at Friends of the Elderly, my amazing parents, friends, and family, and strangers alike for their donations, support, and kindness throughout it all.
“It’s been truly extraordinary to be part of something so special.”
Since the age of 16, Megan has been volunteering for Friends of the Elderly at its day care service in Malvern run by sister organisation, Triangle Community Services.
Megan’s mother, Shirley, is the manager of the charity’s day care services in Malvern and Kidderminster and inspired her to get involved with older people in her community from a young age.
Yvonne Martin, fund-raising Manager at Friends of the Elderly, added: “Firstly we would like to say a big congratulations to Megan for completing the London Marathon – what an achievement.
“Megan has been absolutely amazing in the run up to the Marathon doing so much fundraising.
“Her final amount raised is a testament to her dedication to Friends of the Elderly and her hard work will make such a difference to the older people that we support.”
To donate visit https://bit.ly/2HLQYEB.
