On Sunday 22nd November I ran (in the rain, wind and hail..) the Willow 10k! It took me 58mins and 55secs. This was the Willow Foundation’s own 10K race, held in Hatfield Park surrounding historic Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, to commemorate the Foundation's 10 year anniversary.
The Willow Foundation is the only charity of its kind providing special days for 16 to 40 year olds. Special days aim to provide young adults living with life-threatening conditions a chance to escape the pressures of their daily routine and share quality time with family and/or friends.
Every special day is of the young person's choosing - it could involve fulfilling a lifelong dream or it could simply offer an opportunity to bring some much needed normality back into their lives.
Bob & Megs Wilson founded the Willow Foundation in 1999 in memory of their daughter, Anna who died of cancer aged 31. The charity's name, Willow, stems from Anna's nickname and its aim is to replicate the positive impact special days had on both Anna and her family during her treatment.
Anna was diagnosed as having a very rare form of cancer at the age of 26. Anna was a dear friend of mine and part of close knit group with whom we spent many special and fun times during our teens and early twenties.
Thank you for sponsoring me and, as such, making a donation to Anna's memory.
Lisa
