Marathon marvels

Apr 26, 2010

27 WSPA runners took on the 2010 London Marathon, raising money to help animals around the world
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Congratulations to all the tough WSPA supporters who took on the 2010 Virgin London Marathon yesterday (Sunday, 25 April).

Jane Rockliffe, WSPA UK Community Fundraising Manager said: “Thank you to all our runners for undertaking this massive challenge for WSPA. We are so grateful for all the time and effort our runners have put into their training.”

A second huge thank you is due to Athletes’ Angels, who provided free massages for our weary runners. The company donated two masseuses for the day – Deborah Richardson and Kirsty Darlington – who worked incredibly hard and massaged non-stop for five hours.

Taking on the London Marathon

This year, 27 runners chose to run for WSPA and all their hard work and time spent training and fundraising is hugely appreciated!

WSPA hopes to raise around £25,000 from the runner’s combined fundraising efforts, whose support will make a huge difference to the lives of animals all over the world.

Jane added: “Of course we are incredibly thankful for all the money raised for our work. WSPA recently rescued a bear in Pakistan that was being used in bear baiting events and this is exactly the type of thing that our runners are making possible. We are all very proud of them.”

This year's runners

Two WSPA runners, Harry and Lauren, triumphantly wearing their medals after completing the 2010 London Marathon
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Here is a full list of WSPA’s 2010 marathon runners and their online donation pages (where available), should you want to sponsor them.

Anna Wolff, Elizabeth Bagheri, Eugene Nyunt, Fraser Smith, Gary Rowlands-MacKenzie, Gina Stone, Graham MacLean, Harry Eckman, Jane Scobie , Joanne Warren, John Waller, Kate Doyle, Keith Loveday, Kerry Quin, Lauren Thornton, Laurens Feleus , Lisa Barrett, Lyndsey Dance, Melanie Simpson, Menna Harris, Nick McGarrigle, Paula Johnson, Rebecca Smith, Sian Sissions, Steven Brendell, Trudy Thomas, Zoe Davies

Want to run the London Marathon in 2011?

Thousands of runners will take to the streets of London to tackle personal challenges and raise millions of pounds for wonderful charities. We’d love you to be part of Team WSPA for this amazing event. 

Be part of Team WSPA and receive:

• Free high quality T-shirt or running vest

• Fundraising pack

• Team WSPA emails right up to the big day

• Online and telephone support

• Goody bag, massage and refreshments after the event!

More information on how to register for next year's London Marathon >>