Last Saturday was a BIG day for Welly (you may know her as Sorelle, one third of the Villas Fox team!), as months of preparation came to fruition at the Lincoln (UK) charity run for cancer research.
Sorelle signed up for the race following the sad passing of her dear dad Ray in March of this year, with the aim of raising as much money as possible in Ray´s memory. But just 2 weeks ago my own dad George also died from cancer unexpectedly, and Sorelle decided to dedicate her run to both our dads.
It was a very emotional day, as Sorelle joined hundreds of other runners with similar goals, and although Ollie and I weren´t able to be there, she was supported by many of her close family and friends on the day, including Sorelle´s mum Sandra.
On the day, Sorelle was determined to better all her efforts in training, and was able to complete the race running all the way, in a time that allowed them all to get to the pub afterwards for a celebratory (and well-deserved) pint or two of cider!
Sorelle raised over 1,500 pounds !!! including gift aid, and although the final total for the race has not yet been announced, the same event last year raised over 58,000 pounds for Cancer Research UK !! A big THANK YOU, to everyone who gave so generously, whatever the amount.
Needless to say, we´re all very pround of Sorelle´s achievement, and it was a great way to honour two fine gentlemen who we will all miss very much, and we have so much to be thankful for.
Here´s to Ray and George. Gone, but not forgotten xxxx
