Incredible total.
They ran in pairs or alone, with their memories and many with blisters – but they all did it with one aim in mind and that was to raise as much money as possible for the charity which cared for and supported their loved ones.
Neil Griffiths ran in memory of his mum, Joan, who was cared for by the hospice, and he raised more than £7,245.Emma MacCracken ran the course in four hours 54 minutes and was delighted with her time after suffering from a last-minute ankle injury. Team members Morag Smith and Tim Jones became friends during the run up to the marathon and finished within moments of each other completing the 26.2-mile course in just under four hours 30 minutes. Between them, they have raised more than £6,300.
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