FEATURE London Marathon
Meet Team Sally Army Community and Events Fundraising Manager Angela Carlucci (THQ) introduces some members of Team Sally Army who are taking part in the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon
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UNNING a marathon is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences many of us will ever have. Some of the Team Sally Army runners share their incredibly inspiring stories…
Tony Thornton Homelessness Services Unit Regional Manager (Leeds Service Centre) IN 2017 Tony faced his biggest personal challenge yet when he lost his wife, Ann-Marie, to cancer. In a bid to channel his grief and to exemplify the positivity Ann-Marie had herself shown, Tony took up rock climbing and signed himself up to his first marathon to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s work with victims of modern slavery.
Amara Wright AT 21 years of age, Amara is one of the youngest runners. To celebrate the life of her grandparents she signed up to the London Marathon. ‘If the Community and Events Fundraising Unit weren’t supporting me, then I wouldn’t be able to do it,’ says Amara. ‘Grandma and Grandad would’ve been so proud. I’m running for an amazing charity – The Salvation Army does so much for everybody. No one is excluded; they help everybody.’
Rob Donovan THIS is the second time that Rob has dedicated training and fundraising for Team Sally Army in the London Marathon. In 2017 he raised £3,000 for Gloucester House. Growing up reading the War Cry, Rob has always respected the work of The Salvation Army. ‘They are always there when people are in need,’ he says. ‘I’m running to support victims of modern slavery.’ 8
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Deb Juster Assistant Director of Family Ministries (THQ) AFTER a trip to Tanzania where she explored the Zanzibar slave market, Deb was confronted with the knowledge that the problem of slavery is not a distant one and Major Bramwell Cassidy that people can be coerced into ORIGINALLY from Australia, slavery here in the UK. Bram has been learning about ‘I learnt the incredible fact the modern slavery services of that now, in the 21st century, The Salvation Army in the UK. there are more victims of ‘This terrible problem has slavery worldwide than there always existed and now is far have ever been. That fact more sophisticated and became a reality when I visited intertwined with everyday life than ever before,’ he says. ‘I am The Salvation Army’s project for female victims just outside privileged to help break down Dar es Salaam.’ the myth that slavery doesn’t exist any more, and to Although Deb has never run a contribute to the work of helping marathon before, she knows those impacted. I look forward that any fear or pain she might to speaking more about the experience is nothing compared issues and raising awareness with that of the victims and as well as funds.’ survivors she will help.
Why not run with Team Sally Army in 2020! Next year’s event will support our work with people experiencing homelessness, or you can choose to raise funds for your corps. The ballot for the 2020 London Marathon is only open during the first week of May. Team Sally Army also has a limited number of charity places you can apply for. Find out how you can get involved in this race of a lifetime by visiting www.salvationarmy.org.uk/virgin-money-londonmarathon If you would like to support our 2019 runners’ heroic efforts please sponsor the team by visiting justgiving.com and searching for The Salvation Army
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