Massive congratulations to Caitlin Mayo who completed the London marathon on a glorious sunny day in a time of 6 hours 26 minutes and 9 seconds, even after taking a few stops to celebrate with her supporters (including charity trustee Lynn) and pose for a few photos, a fantastic achievement in her first full marathon.
Caitlin who only started running 2 years ago, starting out on the ‘couch to 5K’ with the Handy Cross Runners, ran in aid of Hearts & Souls after being inspired by her father Gary’s, treatment and recovery through the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust cardiac rehabilitation programme at Wycombe hospital following his heart attack last year. We are justly proud that she has chosen our charity to support and to give back to future cardiac patients; our grateful thanks are extended to her and her father.
Her fund raising page was kept busy throughout her training and even on the run day where she has smashed through £2,000.00 with the page still open for further donations. This is an absolute brilliant achievement which moves her up to the 5th highest ever individual fundraiser on our JustGiving page!
“I was delighted to reach the £2000 mark and so pleased to have run for a local charity that really means something to me! I unfortunately had some trouble with my left knee that appeared on the day at about mile 16 through to mile 20. Thankfully the St Johns Ambulance taped it up, I took some painkillers and then managed to successfully complete the course!”
Please show your appreciation by making a donation here and let’s get her up to 4th! ….. click here
Events like this are vitally important to the charity in order to raise funds, this being the first supporter led event in 5 years. This, and any other donations received by Hearts & Souls, will go directly to support the cardiac rehab team to improve the outcome for recovering cardiac patients.
