Marathon Success ...

Holly and Petyo with their medals

 After months of anticipation both Holly and Petyo have completed their half marathon challenge!

 

On Sunday 17th March the pair woke early and dawned their running shoes then headed to Bught Park to register for the race. Braerannoch were out in force at the end of the road next to Rosedene's where they cheered as they ran passed in a crowd of over 3,000 people. Susie made a great effort by making a brightly coloured poster stating "Holly and Petyo - You're Heroes!" which was greatly appreciated.

 

The 13.1 mile half marathon took place on a day when the Scottish weather was evident as it was extremely cold and very very wet! but nothing stopped them both.
 

2 hours and 25 minutes later they approach the finish line

MacTalla showed their support at the swing bridge which spurred them onto the finishing stretch. Running together during the race they bet their target of 2 hours 30minutes arriving at 2 hours 25 minutes over the finish line.

 



At the finish line with some of their many supporters

 

The community is so proud of both Holly and Petyo for showing such enthusiasm and raising well over £1000 which will be put towards The Workshops.

 

There is still time to donate to help them reach their £2000 target so if you wish, log onto:

 

http://www.justgiving.com/hollyrunsforlarche

 

and leave an online donation!

 

WELL DONE HOLLY AND PETYO!

Holly & Petyo Run for L'Arche ...

Display in our Main Office

On Sunday 17th March, both Holly and Petyo will be running the Global Energy Half Marathon in Inverness which is around 13 miles long!

 

The pair are running to raise money to fund a person with learning disability to attend The Workshops, one day per week for an entire year which in current financial climate will be a great help! This great cause means that they are aiming to achieve a target of £2000 which although it is a huge amount they are confident with your help that they will be able to achieve this.

 

The website to leave an online donation



The pair will be organising a fundraising event nearer to the day however to contribute to their target now, you can log onto: www.justgiving.com/hollyrunsforlarche to leave an online donation of any amount. Your donation can not be too big or too small - every little helps.

 

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH PETYO AND HOLLY AND THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED ALREADY!