Luton runners cross the finish line, raising more than £2,000 for charity!

After the training, the sweat and sometimes tears, our amazing Luton station runners have completed the Milton Keynes’ festival of running.

The team of 15 completed the 10K, half marathon and 20-mile race last Sunday (5^th March).

They have so far raised a fantastic £2,228 for Keech Hospice, a Luton based charity which provides essential care to adults and children who have life-limiting and terminal illnesses.

Emergency Medical Technician Jon Sayer, who ran the half marathon, said: “I am so proud of everyone that took part. We had well-seasoned runners and total beginners that completed their first 10k, and there were some extremely quick times too. Everyone did extremely well.”

The team had been challenged by Bedfordshire Police to raise as much money as they could for their chosen charities. Colleagues from the police were also at the run raising money for their charity, Embrace Child Victims of Crime. As of Tuesday (7^th), they had raised £1,220. 

The deadline for donations to count is 31^st March, so there’s still plenty of time to donate. Please visit the team’s JustGiving page.

Well done to all our lovely runners – what a fantastic achievement!

Published 9th March, 2017