This year we had four fantastic people running for us in the Great North Run: our own Lydia (above), Corrie (seen here), and Adam and Matt (below).
Corrie knew Alice as a family friend when they and their siblings were all children.
“I first learned about the Alice Ruggles Trust after attending a training session where Clive Ruggles spoke about his daughter, Alice. I found it deeply moving and came away having learned a great deal. The more I have learned about the charity, its mission and the work it does, the more interested I have become about supporting it.”
“For the past 18 months I’ve worked for the Alice Ruggles Trust and during that time I’ve learned so much about the reality of stalking and the devastating impact it can have on people’s lives. Running 13.1 miles feels very small compared to the importance of this cause, but I’m so proud to be doing it for the Trust this year.”
“This year I’m running the Great North Run for a cause that truly matters—supporting those affected by stalking and controlling behaviour. After seeing the impact of such a tragedy on someone close to me, I want to do something positive. Every step is for awareness, prevention, and hope for a safer future.”
Bethany was forced to drop out of this year’s GNR but not until she had started to attract sponsors. She hopes to run for us next year.
Together, Adam, Bethany, Corrie, Lydia and Matt have raised over £1700, plus gift aid.
Congratulations, and huge thanks, from everyone at the Alice Ruggles Trust!
