A Marathon Challenge!
In April next year, three ambitious runners will take on the challenge of a lifetime by running the London Marathon for CIC. Each has their own personal motivations – to fulfil a lifetime ambition, honour the memory of a loved one or to test their fitness to the limit. But more than anything, they all want to give back to our charity and the people we support. Here are their stories…
Cindy Southall – Acting Service Manager, St Stephens – Sandbach.
“Over the past few years I’ve had a real ambition
to run the London Marathon. I promised myself I’d do it by the age of 50, but every time I have applied I havn’t been able to get a place, such is the competition for the most famous race in the world. So when I saw that I could run it for CIC and raise money for our Senior Care services at the same time, I jumped at the chance.
The money I raise will purchase state-of- the-art reminiscence software for one of our care homes, to help people with dementia. Having supported people with the condition for many years, the prospect of being able to further improve their lives by taking on this challenge gives me all the motivation I need.
I’m excited about the race, but also daunted by the scale of the challenge – I’ve never raced more than a 10k before! But the support I’ve had from family and friends, and everyone at St Stephens has really given me all the encouragement I need. Even if I have to crawl to the finishline I’ll make sure I complete it!”
Wais Zamani – CIC Independent Living Service Manager, North East England.
“During the summer I helped to organise the Time To Change
Challenge, an event which saw members of the CIC community travel the length of the country to raise awareness of mental health issues. The incredible passion and support that this challenge received was a true demonstration of why this charity is so amazing. Because of this kind of community spirit – and my years of experience of working for CIC, I am proud to support and represent our charity whenever possible.
I was delighted and honoured to be selected to run for CIC and will work hard to raise lots of money for our Independent Living Services. My sponsorship money will pay for self-advocacy training for people who access our Independent Living services across the country, helping them become more involved and independent. What a brilliant cause to run for!
I haven’t run a marathon before, so this is all very new for me, but I try to keep myself fit and healthy and am excited about testing myself with this challenge. Everyone has been so positive, wishing me well and promising me sponsorship. This means so much and will give me all the energy and inspiration I need.”
Oliver Marshall – Supporter of CIC
“My mum (Debbie) works for CIC as a Service Manager. One day I was looking through her copy
of You First and saw that CIC had places for the London Marathon.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet some of the people CIC supports and see first-hand how hard people work for the charity, so I decided that taking part in the race would be a good way for me to give back to a great organisation. I chose to run for CIC’s Senior Care services as a way to remember my granddads, who have both passed away.
One of my granddads had dementia and I know how difficult life can be for people with the condition, so I am pleased to be able to do something that will help others with it. I know that running 26 miles will be incredibly difficult, but i'll stay focussed by remembering my granddads and knowing how valuable the money I raise will be.
Another motivation for taking part is that I’ve applied for a football scholarship in America next year, with the aim of becoming a player or coach in the future. Taking part in the marathon is a great way to get in shape for this – as well as making a difference to the lives of the people supported by CIC".
Show your support! To sponsor our runners visit
http://bit.ly/ciclondonmarathon or scan the QR code for more information
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