Oxted man takes on London marathon
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A 39-year-old Director from Oxted will be joining the tens of thousands of other runners next month when he takes part in this year’s London Marathon. Andy Macdonald is running 26.2 miles on Sunday, April 21, to raise money for Surrey based charity, Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled people (QEF).
He hopes to raise £3,000. QEF delivers expert services that enable disabled people to achieve their potential and live with greater independence.
The charity currently supports almost 10,000 disabled children and adults annually. It recently built its Care and Rehabilitation Centre in the heart of Surrey, which is a modern and comfortable centre of neurorehabilitation expertise.
The married dad of two said: “I have been very fortunate all my life to be able to play sports and be very healthy physically, so I felt that supporting QEF was an opportunity to help others in a small way. When I am in pain during the latter parts of my run, it will help me dramatically to know that I am running for such an excellent and worthwhile cause.
“I am really looking forward to the experience of the crowds and finishing the challenge. I’ve always dreamt of running the marathon so cannot believe that I am actually going to do it, to be honest. I am extremely excited yet also apprehensive about how tough it will be.”
Sarah Thompson, events, community and partnership executive at QEF added: “We are very grateful to Andy for his support. The London Marathon is a real test of endurance and determination, as the training alone takes months. Fundraising efforts such as Andy’s make a huge difference and allow us to continue providing our services to those who need it the most.”
To sponsor Andy please visit: https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andrew-macdonald
Location: Oxted, Surrey
