Marathons challenge to raise money for cancer services
Kelly Morris has already completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on 16 March and is set to take on the Wales Half Marathon at Long Course Weekend on 28 June and Cardiff Half Marathon on 5 October.
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Marathons challenge to raise money for cancer services
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Builth Wells mum raises £1,200 for Wales Air Ambulance
A mother of three from Builth Wells has raised £1,200 for the Wales Air Ambulance by completing the Manchester Marathon. Kelly Edwards, a member of the Builth and District Running Club, finished her first marathon in five hours, 17 minutes, and 29 seconds. She decided to take on the challenge in gratitude for the air ambulance's role in saving her mother after a quad bike accident in 2007. Ms Edwards said: "In 2007, my mum had a serious quad bike accident and was airlifted to hospital. "With the help of our amazing emergency services and the NHS, she went on to make a full recovery, following some time in critical care. "We are very grateful to the Wales Air Ambulance and emergency services that helped my mum." Mrs Edwards, who has previously completed the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2018 and 2019, decided to run a marathon when she turned 40 as a personal challenge. Her running coach, Bob Smith, provided her with a training plan and support throughout her preparation. Reflecting on her achievement, Ms Edwards said: "I'm very pleased to have completed my first ever marathon. "It went well and I really enjoyed the day, however, I was just not prepared for the very warm weather. "On the day, my family were there to support me and were cheering me on every few miles. "The crowds were great, there was lots of music, choirs, and hose pipes." The trading standards officer was thrilled to have surpassed her £500 fundraising target. She said: "I am really pleased and grateful to all that have supported the cause." Kate Thomas, Mid Wales regional fundraising manager for the Wales Air Ambulance, said: "Congratulations Kelly on your huge achievement. "It is touching to hear that when a family member has needed the help of the Wales Air Ambulance, that someone like Kelly will go on to fundraise for us. "We're pleased to hear that her mum, Andrea, has now made a full recovery. "We are extremely grateful to Kelly for raising an incredible £1,200 for our lifesaving service. "Thank you to everyone who helped Kelly, prior to the day, on the day, or who donated. "You've all played a part in saving lives across Wales." The Wales Air Ambulance requires £11.2 million annually to keep its helicopters and rapid response vehicles operational. The service is consultant-led, providing hospital-standard treatments and, if necessary, transferring patients directly to the most suitable hospital. This approach significantly reduces the time compared to standard care, improving survival and early recovery.
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Charitable Foundation Seeks Runners to Support Grassroots Sport Through Cardiff Half Marathon
Runners who are looking to secure a space in the 2025 Cardiff Half Marathon can do so by running for the Run 4 Wales (R4W) Charitable Foundation. Run 4 Wales aims to deliver world-class events with a positive social agenda. It said that its events provide a platform to champion equality and diversity, mental and physical health, women's running, community regeneration, volunteering, charity fundraising and environmental sustainability. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, surpluses generated by Run 4 Wales are invested into the R4W Charitable Foundation which supports and gives funding to grassroot sport and community projects. There are 50 spaces available to run for the R4W Charitable Foundation. Those who wish to do so can enter the Cardiff Half for £10 when pledging to raise £250 for the charity. They will also receive an exclusive team running vest if they manage to raise £75 by 8th August. Extreme endurance athlete and adventurer and broadcaster, Lowri Morgan, will be spearheading the R4W Charitable Foundation running team. Lowri, who is also on the charity's board of trustees, said: 'The Run 4 Wales Charitable Foundation is extremely passionate about increasing participation and diversity in physical activity in Wales. 'The charity has so far been able to invest £1 million into grassroots sport and community projects within Wales and our team of runners will help us achieve an even greater impact. 'By joining our team at the Cardiff Half Marathon, you'll not only be achieving something incredible yourself, but by fundraising, you'll also be helping children, young people and adults across Wales take their first steps towards a more active and healthier life.' All money raised will enable the charitable foundation to continue investing in grassroots sport and community projects. Since it was founded in 2015 money has been used to provide funding to the Welsh Schools Athletics Association, creating District, National and International Competition opportunities for school-age athletes. Funding has also been invested in Run Wales, Welsh Athletics' social running programme which aims to inspire and encourage adults in Wales to run. It has helped to set up more than 100 social running groups across Wales and supported 48 parkrun events. It has also provided race entries and training support for more than 1,000 first time runners from diverse groups thanks to initiatives like the ABW 500 and R4W 100 Clubs. More recently the R4W Charitable Foundation has looked to drive an increase in running diversity and children's activity in Wales. It's provided funding into the Daily Mile, a scheme which looks to improve the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of children. It encourages schools to get their pupils outside for 15 minutes each day to run, jog or walk a mile in the fresh air with their friends. Another initiative is Starting Blocs, a programme which introduces children to the world of athletics, allowing them to learn key movement skills through games that are designed to teach them the foundations of running, jumping and throwing. It is also continuing to help the Mwslima Running Club, a Cardiff based Muslim women's running club, through facilitating track sessions and enrolling members onto the Leadership in Running Fitness Course to ensure they're fully qualified and equipped with the knowledge they need to help the club, and its members, thrive.
