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Alistair and Jill's fundraiser for Action for Children

Alistair and Jill Watson is raising money for Action for Children
In memory of Alan Watson

Great North Run 2026 · 13 September 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

60,000 incredible AJ Bell Great North Run participants run from the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields each year to fundraise, have fun, achieve a fitness goal, and join an amazing running community, no matter their experience or ability.

Story

Jill and I will be doing the Great North Run this year on behalf of Action For Children. We have chosen this charity as my dad, Alan, who passed away earlier this year supported them over the years. Personally I haven’t ran since doing the GNR back in 1986, so quite a bit of training to do.

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Donation summary

Total
£580.00
+ £65.00 Gift Aid
Online
£320.00
Offline
£260.00

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