Heather Taylor and Katie Barrell are running in the Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge, to be held in Hyde Park on 7th September. Every year this event is held with approximately 30,000 women of all ages taking part. Some will be running to raise money for the race’s suggested charity “Breakthrough Breast Cancer”, however many also run to raise money for lots of other charities.
Heather and Katie both felt that they wanted to run in aid of Suubi Trust, to help meet the cost for those being treated for cancer on Hope Ward, in Kampala, Uganda.
Heather writes:
As my Dad Steve is heavily involved in Suubi Trust, I have seen the hard work that has gone into the charity and have heard many stories of how it is helping those that are vulnerable and in need of medical care in Uganda. I also work with a charity, and I have become increasingly aware of how money can make such a difference in a country like Uganda. As Suubi Trust has only been established for just over a year, I have been deeply encouraged by what it has already achieved and also by people’s support and generosity. I have wanted to raise money for Suubi Trust for a while and for me this race will be a good start, and as I’m not a born runner it will definitely be a real challenge.
It will be a great day to also celebrate my birthday(!) but more importantly to be able to give hope to those in Uganda with the money that we raise.
You can help Heather and Katie to raise some funds by going to the following link:
http://suubitrust.org.uk/giving.html#howtogive
Hi Heather – finally found your e-mail. Good luck with the run. I will put a cheque in the post today to the Suubi Trust address. Enjoy your birthday. Love from Gill