Colleen's First Marathon resources

Hello!

I'm taking on my first marathon on the 27th May and I need your support! I’ll be raising money for GalGael Trust - a community in Govan that loves a challenge and supports finding purpose and meaning in practical activities - something I’ll certainly be doing as I put one foot in front of the other for 26 miles…!

And my employers will generously double-match any donation - so if you put in one pound, they’ll throw in two!

Thank you for your support - for me and for GalGael! Let’s see GalGael benefit through every step of this challenge!

Colleen

Marathon details:

Edinburgh Marathon - the second largest marathon in the UK

Sunday 27th May, 10am

Starts: Potterow, EH8 9AL

Finish: Pinkie Playing Fields, EH21 7HA

Edinburghmarathon.com

Colleen's First Marathon

On the 27th May in Edinburgh I’ll be running my first marathon and raising funds for the GalGael Trust. The support and encouragement of the GalGael community and friends will be most welcomed!

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