Laura Pugh

Laura's 2024 London Marathon page

Fundraising for Severn Hospice
£3,214
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
In memory of Derek Newnes
2024 London Marathon
Campaign by Severn Hospice (RCN 512394)
Please help our amazing runners raise as much as possible on their 26.2 mile challenge.

Story

My wonderful Dad, Derek Newnes, passed away in 2016 whilst in the amazing care of the staff at Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury. From the moment he was admitted the staff were simply amazing, to all of us - not just Dad. Being able to stay overnight and remain with him throughout his final days was so important to us and we will be forever thankful for this. Dad was kept comfortable, free from pain and had the most peaceful death - all down to the amazing care he received.

Running the London Marathon has always been on my bucket list! 2024 is the year I turn 40 so it seemed fitting to pick this year to be my ‘marathon year’ and as a way to remember my wonderful Dad by giving something back for the care he received at Severn Hospice.

I must admit … when I submitted my application I didn’t think for a minute I would be chosen, so receiving the call was a big surprise ….. but a very good surprise! This will be my first marathon ….. but thoughts of Dad, who was always my proudest supporter, will keep me going.

Severn Hospice provides specialist care and emotional support for families in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales living with an incurable illness. All care is provided for free, but it is not without cost - they have to raise £2 for every £3 that is spent.  

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About the campaign

Please help our amazing runners raise as much as possible on their 26.2 mile challenge.

About the charity

Severn Hospice

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RCN 512394
Severn Hospice provides specialist care and emotional support for families in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales living with an incurable illness. All our care is provided for free, but it is not without cost - we have to raise £2 for every £3 we spend. It's because you care that we can.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,213.82
+ £367.10 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,088.40
Offline donations
£1,125.42

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