RUNNERS from Southampton who ran in the ABP Southampton Marathon on Sunday (April 24, 2022) have so far helped raise £1,528 for a charity in the city that aims to eradicate loneliness.
The team of runners participated in the 10km and half marathon in aid of Communicare.
Annie Clewlow, Communicare Manager, said: “We are absolutely over the moon with the amount raised so far by our Communicare running team and there is still more coming in. They are all fantastic and we’re so proud of them for completing their various races and for choosing to raise money for us in the first place.
“The money raised will go a long way to furthering the work we do to help the vulnerable and isolated individuals in Southampton.
“It was also great to see lots of Communicheerers lending their support on the day too and 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 lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton. Its services are staffed by its devoted volunteers, known as Communiteers, who give their time freely.
Communicare’s Good Neighbours’ Network currently supports more than 570 individuals/families through tasks including one-to-one telephone befriending, transport for essential 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.
