Running a Virtual London Marathon For Cancer Research

TheÌýstart of a journey

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

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RunningÌýfor charity

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

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TheÌývirtual 2020 London Marathon all around Denver

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

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

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