Hi,
I am running the Shakespeare Marathon in Stratford-upon-Avon - on 27th April 2025 - to raise funds for a great charity who help children and their families who are dealing with brain disease.
I was asked by a colleague whether I fancied running a marathon on behalf of a charity they were associated with. Having ran one marathon before in 2023, I was thinking about having another go at it, and as soon as I saw what this charity is about, it was an easy decision - to go for it and raise funds for a great cause.
They are a very small charity, and they are currently raising funds to fund a one year rental (small apartment) for patients and families from the children's oncology ward at Leeds LGI. So all funds raise here will help towards this.
Please sponsor me to run and endure the pain of 26.2 miles in aid of this great cause!
If you are interested, here is a link to my Strava profile, where I post my training runs! https://www.strava.com/athletes/20996248
Thank you, Ryan
More about the Charity
Is Mise Cara (Irish for, ‘I am Cara’), is a brain disease foundation dedicated to Dr Kieran and Faye Mervyn’s beautiful daughter Cara Mia (2008 – 2019). Cara was diagnosed with a brainstem tumour in August 2018 and passed away in December 2019.
"With an intimate understanding of the patient’s complex needs, our aim is to empower them and their caretakers with the necessary resources for respite and short breaks. By contributing towards providing some level of relief, Is Mise Cara hopes to inspire all involved to fight through and overcome their adversities."
https://www.carabraindiseasefoundation.com/
