Hannah the runner - training for Bath Half Marathon

Hannah's story

Read Hannah's training plan for the Bath Half 2019

“I have to admit, I hadn’t heard of Children’s Hospice South West when my neighbour asked me if I could write an article for their runners newsletter. I was...
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Man smiling in the sun

Kevin's story

Breaking 90 @ 50: Why running a half marathon and...

Running was a passion for me in my 20s - I would run everywhere. As I got older though suddenly ‘life’ got in the way of my passion, even though ‘real life’ is...
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Emma's Family Story

Why fundraising for CHSW is so important to Emma and her...

Emma, 33 from Bideford in Devon, is taking part in the 2018 London Marathon for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) in memory of her eldest daughter, Imogen...
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Long term supporters of CHSW Girling Jones

The Girling Jones' Team Story

'Team Girling' has been fundraising for CHSW since 2012

Recruitment specialists Girling Jones are based in Exeter and have supported CHSW since 2012, raising more than £11,400 in that time. What started out as a...
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Dylan and his family at cheque presentation

Dylan's Story

9 year old Dylan organised a sponsored fun run

9 year old Dylan Prior from Ivybridge organised a 1 mile fun run at Filham Park in Ivybridge and raised a total of £456 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW)...
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Paul Richards at finish line with Cornish flag

Paul's Story

Paul is the first Cornishman to complete the Mongol Derby

59 year old Paul Richards, a dairy farmer from Hayle has become the first Cornishman to complete the Mongol Derby. Pauk took part in in August and rode wild...
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