Children on the Edge
  • Become a donor
    • The Big Give
    • Make a regular or one off donation
    • Trusts & Foundations
    • Rohingya Refugee Crisis Response
  • WHO WE ARE
    • A Child Rights Approach
    • Meet the team
    • Contact Us
    • Media
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Bangladesh: Education for Rohingya refugee children
    • India: Education for 'untouchable' Dalit children
    • Uganda: Transforming slum communities
    • Uganda: Early Years Education for Congolese refugee children
    • Kachin State Myanmar: Support for displaced children
    • Bangladesh: Community Schools for slum dwelling children
    • Lebanon: Education for Syrian refugee children
    • India-Nepal border: Education for children in brothel communities
  • SUPPORT US
    • Receive our news updates
    • Fundraise for us
    • Take on a challenge >
      • Chichester Half Marathon Event
      • London Marathon
      • Brighton Marathon
      • Ride London >
        • Ride London Application Form
    • Organise an Event
    • Fundraise at Work
    • Clubs & Faith Groups
    • Schools
    • Chichester Half Marathon Event
    • Volunteer
    • Shop
  • Latest stories




​LATEST STORIES

BECOME A DONOR

Superhero runners raise £8000 at 2019 London and Brighton Marathons

7/5/2019

 
Picture
Tracey O'Donovan at the finish line of the London Marathon 2019
We're delighted to share that fundraisers running the Brighton Marathon and London Marathon this year have raised an incredible £8000 for Children on the Edge. 

It was a record-breaking number of  runners for us at both events this year; with seven people running the Brighton Marathon and two runners taking on the infamous London Marathon.

We caught up with some of them after their races to see what they had to say.....

Mhairi chose to run the Brighton Marathon for Children on the Edge after a visit to refugee camps in Lebanon inspired her to want to make a difference. She was the first of our runners over the finish line in 4 hours and 15 minutes. She said: “I really enjoyed my first marathon and I am so chuffed to have been able to support your amazing charity”.
 
Todd was very nervous at the start of the race; a knee injury that had been plaguing him throughout training and he was unsure if he'd be able to manage the gruelling 26.2 miles. But he did it! He said:  “That was quite the experience. My legs aren’t feeling great but I am so happy. It was an absolute honour to run for you guys, and it really helped knowing that the pain I felt was just temporary compared to that of the children that you work with. I was always going to finish!”.
 
Seasoned runner Andy who was marking his 50th birthday with the Brighton Marathon was disappointed with his time but had a different perspective. He said: “I was 5 minutes slower than last time but helping the Children in the Edge cause more than made up for that!".
 
Children on the Edge sadly aren't able to access charity places for the London Marathon but we were were delighted when supporters Alice and Tracey got in touch to say that had been successful in getting a ballot place and wanted to run for Children on the Edge.
 
With a whopping 42,500 finishers, the London Marathon is a such a special event and both Alice and Tracey were so pleased to have taken part.
 
Tracey said: ‘It was such an incredible day but so much tougher that I anticipated! The crowds were just phenomenal. Remembering why I was running in those last few miles really keep me going.”

First time marathon runner Alice said: ''That was the most incredible thing I’ve ever done and I’m so glad I could run for Children on The Edge and raise money for such a good cause”
 
Children on the Edge want to say a huge thank you to all our marathon runners who have taken on one of the toughest challenges over the last few weeks. Together, our team of superheroes have raised just over £8,000 for the work we do with vulnerable and forgotten children across the world.

Could you take on a running challenge for Children on the Edge? We can offer full fundraising support, along with a free running vest plus tips and advice from our resident marathon runner and Fundraising Officer, Kerry!

Naby, who ran the Brighton Marathon said: “I would encourage everyone to take on a challenge that makes you focus on a goal and to use that opportunity to raise money and awareness of charities like Children on the Edge”. 

If you'd like to run the Brighton Marathon for us next year, find out more and apply for one of our charity places. 

If you're lucky enough to get a place at the London Marathon in 2020, please consider running for Children on the Edge. Get in touch with us to find out more.

RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE

Comments are closed.
    SIGN UP
    ​TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

    Categories

    All
    Ambassadors
    Bangladesh
    Burma/Myanmar
    Chichester
    Chichester Half Marathon
    Child Participation
    Child Sacrifice
    Early Childhood Development
    Fundraising
    General
    History
    Hope
    India
    Kachin
    Kyaka II Uganda
    Lebanon
    Refugees
    Rohingya
    Schools
    The Body Shop At Home
    #ThrowbackThursday
    Uganda
    UK
    Volunteer

    Archives

    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011



    RSS Feed

How we help

Protecting Child Rights
Current Projects
Our History
Annual Report 

Get Involved

Regular Giving
Fundraise for us
Take on a Challenge
Corporate Partners
Volunteering
Grant Giving Organisations

News

Latest News
​Receive our news updates
Media

BECOME A DONOR

How we spend your money
Donate now

More

Jobs
Contact Us
Resources
Chichester Half Marathon

Shop

Meet the team
​Privacy Policy
Picture

Registered charity no. 1101441

  • Become a donor
    • The Big Give
    • Make a regular or one off donation
    • Trusts & Foundations
    • Rohingya Refugee Crisis Response
  • WHO WE ARE
    • A Child Rights Approach
    • Meet the team
    • Contact Us
    • Media
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Bangladesh: Education for Rohingya refugee children
    • India: Education for 'untouchable' Dalit children
    • Uganda: Transforming slum communities
    • Uganda: Early Years Education for Congolese refugee children
    • Kachin State Myanmar: Support for displaced children
    • Bangladesh: Community Schools for slum dwelling children
    • Lebanon: Education for Syrian refugee children
    • India-Nepal border: Education for children in brothel communities
  • SUPPORT US
    • Receive our news updates
    • Fundraise for us
    • Take on a challenge >
      • Chichester Half Marathon Event
      • London Marathon
      • Brighton Marathon
      • Ride London >
        • Ride London Application Form
    • Organise an Event
    • Fundraise at Work
    • Clubs & Faith Groups
    • Schools
    • Chichester Half Marathon Event
    • Volunteer
    • Shop
  • Latest stories