Amazing volunteer Sandra Van Empel is running a marathon!!!! Please take a moment to read her story and get behind her amazing effort! We'll be posting regular updates of Sandra's progress as she prepares for the big day!

A message from Sandra:

Over the last three years, I have taken on two new pastimes, one being working as a volunteer for the Todmorden Food Drop In, and the other is running!! I really enjoy both. One ensures that I meet local people in my local area, and the other ensures I stay fit and keep me weight to within normal(ish) limits!. As my ability to run has progressed from 1k to 22k (half marathon) I decided to really test myself and enter a full marathon (42k) during 2018.

In order to continue to support the Todmorden Food Drop In, but in a different way, I want to run the York marathon to raise funds, and of course wear a specially designed fancy t-shirt so that everyone can see what, where and why I am running!

It costs Todmorden Food Drop In around £2000 a month to keep providing 3 day food parcels and hot food and drinks for those in our local community who need it, currently providing the service to around 90 individuals and families per week. So lets raise as much as we can to help keep this incredible service up and running!