Support ARC Members Here

Over the years, ARC members have raised thousands of pounds for different charities, often but not exclusively in connection with the London Marathon.  See below for details of those who are currently fundraising, whether it be in connection with a single event or a longer-term challenge.  

If you're about to start fundraising did you know that there are alternatives to JustGiving and they probably are a better deal for the charity?  You can read about the fees charged by charity giving sites here.

When you have set up your fundraising page, don't forget to email details so that you can be included here.

Long-term Challenges:

Rebecca Grimshaw is running 5 challenges over 3 weekends in April & May, to raise money for Mind. She will be taking part in Spring Wolf Run 7th April, Cathedral to Castle 8th April, Race for Life 5K Pretty Muddy 12th May, Shakespeare Half Marathon 13th May and a team triathlon May 27th. This is to help support the acceptance of Mental Health and fund the leading charity in this field so that no one has to suffer the crippling effects of mental health alone.

You can support Rebecca through her JustGiving page.

Individual Events:

Stafford Half Marathon,
April 15th

​Victoria Bird is running the Stafford half marathon which will be her first attempt at the distance.  She is running for Mary Elliot Special School through their charity FOME (Friends Of Mary Elliot). As a new charity they aren’t registered yet on any fundraising websites Victoria has set up a crowdfunding page on JustGiving. 

​You can support Victoria via this page

London Landmarks Half Marathon, March 25th

Nicola James ran her second half marathon to raise money for Altzheimers Society in memory of her grandmother.


​You can support Nicola via her JustGiving page.

Manchester Marathon,
​April 8th

Lorraine Beesley is running Manchester and raising money to support the Mary Elliot Special School in Walsall.

You can support Lorraine via her JustGiving page.
Marcus Nye is running Manchester and is hoping also to raise some money for MIND in recognition of the effort this involves.

Marcus says:
"8th April will be my first ever Marathon in Manchester.  I would like to donate any money raised towards this fantastic charity for Mental Health (Mind), while also raising awareness."

You can support Marcus via his JustGiving Page

London Marathon, April 22nd

Please see our London Marathoners page

Women v cancer Ride the Night, May 5th
Sarah Hinkley and Jo Yarnall are taking on this cycle challenge to raise money for Women v Cancer, a charity that supports  Breast Cancer Care, (RCN: 1017658), Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (RCN: 113354/ SCO41236) and Ovarian Cancer Action (RCN: 1109743).  They will start the 100k ride at 10pm, riding from Windsor to London and back.

The photo shows the pair out on a ride during Sarah's chemotherapy, something that inspired Jo to take on this challenge.

You can support them via their JustGiving page.​

Great Midlands Fun Run,
​June 3rd

Anne Kelsall is celebrating 10 years of running and 15 years clear of cancer by running the Great Midlands Fun Run, which started her running in 2008 and which she has completed each year since.  Any money raised will go to Breast Friends Sutton Coldfield.

You can support Anne through her MyDonate page.