On Good Friday, 3rd April 2026, 4 Wabtec employees, Damion Vozniak-Sears, Nev Marshall, Gwilym Walker and Maria Holland, will challenge themselves to complete the Manchester to Liverpool 50 mile ultra marathon. This is the first ultra marathon for all of us and will certainly push us past our comfort zones.

We are all training hard to ensure that we cross that finish line and stagger away with our heads held high.

As part of our journey, we would like to support a charity that is local to us and have chosen an organisation that has a personal meaning.

Aurora Wellbeing Services is a local charity providing free, personalised support for people affected by cancer and long-term health conditions across Bassetlaw, Doncaster and Mexborough. Their centres offer a welcoming, community-focused space where individuals, families, and carers can access practical, emotional, and therapeutic help tailored to their needs. Included in these services are support groups, one-to-one emotional support and counselling, beauty therapies including 6 free treatments for cancer patients, and exercise, nutrition and wellbeing workshops.

Recently the Aurora Centre in Mexborough provided a family member with a kind, caring, and loving environment throughout their treatment. The massages and other therapies brought her comfort and moments of joy during an incredibly difficult time. Irene was an amazing lady who was able to make everyone around her feel loved and I know she would have been cheering us on through all the training and on the big day.