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I am running the Manchester Marathon 2025 to raise funds for Girlguiding North West England. During my years volunteering in Girlguiding, I have seen firsthand the fantastic impact it has on girls, by providing them with a safe space to express themselves, make friends and have adventures.

Girlguiding provides girls with opportunities to explore, have fun and know that they belong. Through friendship, challenge and adventure they empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.

I am running the marathon to help show girls that they too can do anything! Although I have always enjoyed running, I have never attempted a run like this. Previously, my main running experience has been 5km park runs, and so the training to build up to the Manchester Marathon is an intense and demanding commitment. It has been wonderful to challenge myself in this way and I am determined do my very best! I want to show our girls what can be achieved when working towards a goal.

The money raised for Girlguiding NWE will support girls in our region to have amazing experiences and adventures, such as funding for residential experiences and international trips. Any money you give will be very gratefully received and make a big difference to many young lives.

In addition, as all of the groups are entirely run by volunteers, the generosity of people giving their time and energy to support Girlguiding is so invaluable – it’s also fun, fulfilling and connecting; take a look here if you think you might be interested: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

To show girls what running a marathon is all about I have created a badge with challenges focused on running, fuelling and wellbeing. This is open to anyone so if you are in Girlguiding or not – why not give it a go? 😉

https://manchestermarathonchallengepack.weebly.com/challenge-pack.html

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