RUNNERS from Southampton who ran in the ABP Southampton Marathon on Sunday (April 2, 2023) have helped raise £1,676 for a charity in the city that aims to eradicate loneliness.
The team of runners participated in the 5km and half marathon in aid of Communicare.
Annie Clewlow, Communicare Manager, said: “What a fantastic amount raised by our Communicare running team. Everyone did a fantastic job and we’re so proud of them for completing their various races and for choosing to raise money for us in the first place.
“Our runner Imogen Naegeli, who was challenged by her sister to take on the half marathon, managed an amazing time of two hours and 20 minutes and raised £578.32 for us. Kevin Sawers, who juggled his way around the route, completed the 5k in an impressive time of 32 minutes and four seconds and raised £750 in total, off and online for us. Our other wonderful fundraising runners, who did a fantastic job for us, were Naomi Gregory, Adrian Robinson, Zara Fardell, Deborah Robinson and Rebecca Beddall from the Communicare staff team.
“The money raised will go a long way to furthering the work we do to help vulnerable and isolated individuals in Southampton.
“It was also great to see our human sized Communibear cheering runners and lending a paw in support on the day too. We’d like to thank everyone who took the time out of their day to cheer the runners on.”
Communicare, which is a friendly, neighbourhood charity, provides services that enrich the lives of isolated people in and around Southampton.
Communicare’s services are staffed by its devoted volunteers, known as Communiteers, who give their time freely.
The charity is currently supporting around 600 individuals/families through tasks including, befriending, transport for appointments and assistance with shopping.
The services Communicare provides are free to users, although beneficiaries are invited to make a donation if they are able to, and Communiteers are offered expenses.
To find out more about Communicare, please visit www.communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.
