Hi everyone I’m Carrie-Ann Wallace and next April I will be running The London Marathon!!!! This is all thanks to being offered a charity place with the amazing Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity who do an incredible job granting wishes for seriously ill children and I will be raising funds and proudly running for them in April, I actually can’t believe it!!!

So here’s my running story- I was a treadmill runner back before Covid and did it to loose weight initially but was way too embarrassed to run outside even though I really wanted to I just never did, then I contracted covid followed by long covid and was barely able to get out of bed never mind run or even walk for months. I was off work for almost a year and even my mental health deteriorated, I was in a horrible place.

I slowly got better, got back to work and did some walking and a few little treadmill jogs then one day I just did it, I covered up with loads of clothes and a hat and went out in the dark 😂 and I ran my first ever outdoor 5k!

I was hooked I built up distance as well as confidence but more importantly my body and mind felt the best they had ever done and I just can’t imagine my life without running now.

I’m 44 and this March I took on my longest distance yet - a half marathon something I never thought would be possible but I did it and then thought let’s give the full marathon a go, I’m not a fast runner and I don’t know what to expect but I do know it’s going to be hard and I’ll give it my best shot and it will probably be my first and last marathon 😂 but what a marathon to be part of!

So I’m asking for lots of support to help raise lots of money for this amazing charity and to get me to London!

Here’s more about Rays of Sunshine ☀️

Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity exists to fulfil the wishes of children, between the ages of 3-18 in the UK, of any race or gender who are terminally or seriously ill. It also buys equipment for these children and supports the hospices, hospitals and specialist schools that care for them. The charity brightens the lives of these children and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support. Rays of Sunshine believes that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold, even if it is just for one day. Their work provides a positive distraction, reduces isolation, improves self-esteem and creates precious memories and smiles.

Please visit the link below to learn more:

https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/the-charity/

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page I appreciate all the support ✨