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Gary's Great North Run 2026 fundraiser for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Gary Farnfield is raising money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

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

They’re not just running 13.1 miles – they’re going the distance for children who need it most. By sponsoring Team Rainbows you’re ensuring Rainbows can support every baby, child and young person to fulfill their potential.

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I did Couch 2 5K back in 2020 but it didn't go as planned, I restarted it in July 2022 and had completed it by September 2022.

Since then over the last few years I've been running on and off. I've done a lot of 5Ks and a few 10Ks, including the Carsington Water Trail Run 10K.... then did 5K back to Couch (haha), stopped running for a while, missed it and decided I need to get back on it.

So over the last year I've been running on and off and various people have said "You need to do a proper run, it's a great experience", so here I am, signed up to do the Great North Run in September 2026 - I must be mad!

I'm doing it not only for the exciting experience and atmosphere that I'm sure there's going to be, but I'm also doing it for the amazing charity that I work for, Rainbows Hospice.

Completing the Great North Run will be a big challenge for me, but it's nothing compared to the challenges the babies, children, young people and their families go through every day.

So please, if you're able to donate, whatever the amount, please do. It will keep me going as I start my training and take on the challenge and it will also make a huge difference to all of those supported by Rainbows.

Thank you!

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Donation summary

Total
£528.10
+ £107.03 Gift Aid
Online
£528.10
Offline
£0.00

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