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Thank you very much to our London Marathon 2018 runners

Published: Mon, 11th June 2018, 10:10:00 AM

PIPPA JONES - having raised over £4,500 with gift aid Pippa is a star fundraiser! Pippa said she would finish even if she had to crawl. So glad it didn't come to that. A magnificent effort. Nine-year-old TOF son Isaac certainly has a star mum. Well done Pippa!

Working Hard

Winner for TOFS - Tony Crofts with almost £3,000 including gift aid. Already prolific fundraisers for TOFS, the Crofts family have done it again. At 6’4” and 18st, Firefighter Tony said he wasn’t a natural runner. Did he still think that after 26 miles of running? Thank you (again) Tony.

Well done Neil

Neil Stevens - Another winner for TOFS! Neil Stevens from Heysham near Lancaster was running for his Godson Adam Sowerby. As Adam is only a year old he's probably a bit too young to appreciate your efforts Neil but TOFS! certainly do. Thank you Neil!

Darren Strange goes the distance to raise megabucks for TOFS! What a way to celebrate your 48th birthday Darren! Your 16 year old son Jack who was born with TOF must be very proud of you. We are too. Thank you Darren.

Kevin Mayo wins for TOFS! Kevin was very kindly using his own balloted place to run for TOFS. Thanks Kevin, you're a star.

A family affair

Michelle and her husband win for TOFS. Another runner kindly using her balloted place for TOFS, we are very grateful. Thank you for a great effort Mr and Mrs Smith!

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