Running a Virtual London Marathon For Cancer Research

Thestart of a journey

MaddyGriffin, who is part of our JM Athletes family, started running five years agowhen one of her friends persuaded her to run a half-marathon. In the meantime,she finished multiple full-marathons and even ultra-marathons. However, one ofher lifetime running goals is, to run the London Marathon at least once. As herroots lie in the UK, running the London Marathon means more than justparticipating a race in the heart of England, but it is a great way toreconnect with her extended family in Great Britain.

Runningfor charity

Maddy’splan was not only to run for herself but also going the extra mile for a goodcause and to support people all over the world fighting cancer. Her grandadpassed away from cancer in 2011 and her grandmother beat cancer, also becauseof the research done by the Cancer Research UK. Therefore, this organizationhas a special place in her heart and with the 2020 London Marathon she startedto raise money to support their work. Her goal was reaching for at least £2,000($2,500) that will help people all around the globe.

Thevirtual 2020 London Marathon all around Denver

As theCovid-19 pandemic affects all running events in 2020 worldwide, Maddy sadly hadto defer her London Marathon entry to 2021 and from there into 2023. But thatdid not stop her from running the 26.2 miles in a virtual 2020 London Marathontrail run around Denver, CO to raise awareness and thus funding for cancerresearch. She was able to raise £2,820.70 ($3,480.60) for a good cause. All moneygoes directly to funding Cancer Research UK, which is not only limited to theUK.

Maddy's running gear to race for a good cause
Maddy's running gear to race for a good cause

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