
We could not be prouder of Monica. She came to us at the start of the year with an idea – an incredible idea. To run 40 10km races in a year. Forty, in a year! Not one, not twenty – forty!!!!!
We thought she was wonderful – a little crazy but a lot wonderful.
Now, time has flown, and undeterred even by a global pandemic, she only has a few races left to go.
Even more amazingly she only has £770 to raise to reach her very ambitious target of £4,040.40 (Yes we suggested the target).
Please do support her if you can.
We don’t think anybody has ever worked harder for their fundraising.
This is her latest blog post.
“Firstly, happy 3rd birthday to @magpieprojectuk .
So it was June 5th 2017 that they started off as a few concerned women, asking homeless mums what they needed from The Magpie project to help.
They have grown from strength to strength and have continued to serve the vulnerable who are most affected by the virus.
This week, the girls and I returned to school after almost 11 weeks.I’ve had the most wonderful time with Tilia and Kita and feel like I’ve got to know them all over again.
Their relationship and love for each other is beautiful and it’s been amazing to watch this blossom.
Yes, there have been tricky days where I was not at my best as a mother, teacher or role model however I would reflect on this and talk myself through why it was difficult and how to to avoid a situation like that again.
Today was a solo run around Wanstead and it was a chilly and windy one. The run was a little bit over the hour but could have been under the hour if I hadn’t walked for a minute to blow my nose…so annoying.
The Justgiving page was written together with Jane (founder of The Magpie Project) and she set the target of £4040.40.At the time I was thinking, I’m never going to make this and didn’t want to let them down but I was so wrong. I underestimated how my friends, family, colleagues, ex-colleagues and neighbours would be so giving and generous. You guys are amazing!! I have to raise £770 to reach my target and I’m going to get there I know!!
Please continue to donate at
Monica, Running Mum 40.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runningmum40