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Half-Marathon run supporting the Foodbank

13th September 2021

Vicky Burrows from North Shropshire College is running a half marathon in Shrewsbury on October 10th and is collecting donations for the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank. Vicky is the Senior Wellbeing and Pastoral Mentor at the college.

Vicky says:

Well, I have entered the Shrewsbury half marathon on October 10th. Who would have thought the gobby ex-smoker would be able to run!

I am currently in training and supported by my lovely coach.

Some of you may know my lovely friend Amanda is battling stage 4 bone cancer. She has just undergone major surgery to remove her sternum and will be starting chemo soon.

Amanda and I formed our friendship originally through work in a role we both loved, supporting young people through college in various ways.

We have both received generous support and donations from the local community, one of which is Oswestry and Borders food bank. They have supported us in many ways and continue to do so. Amanda and I decided we would like any money donated to my half marathon to go to Oswestry and Borders food bank.

Any donations will be really appreciated.

You can make a donation on Vicky’s fundraising page.

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