A GENERAL practice nurse at Dow Surgery in Redditch, has bravely taken on the iconic London Marathon after nine years of trying to get a place.
Despite a foot injury, Amy Pearsall, didn’t let that stop her and put an incredible amount of preparation and hard work into running the 26.2 miles to complete this year’s London Marathon.
She has raised £1,150 so far with her page still open for donations.
Amy said: “I chose Primrose Hospice as my chosen charity because I feel it offers the most amazing care for those that need it at a time when it’s potentially the hardest for both the patient and their families.
“It’s a wonderful local charity and wanted to help raise money if I could.
“The marathon was the hardest yet the most amazing experience I’ve had and I’ll always remember it.”
Amy also attended our recent event for general practitioners, where our nurses and staff showcased the support Primrose Hospice offers.
This includes support for people living with life limiting illnesses as well as the Family Support Service which offers individualised support to adults and children, including a counselling service, benefits advice and complementary therapies.
Olivia Tomkinson, community fundraiser at Primrose Hospice said: “We are so pleased that Amy chose to support Primrose Hospice through her amazing running efforts! The money that has been raised so far will help Primrose Hospice provide continued vital support to our local community.”
Visit https://primrosehospice.org/ for more information.
