Two siblings are set to run the TCS London marathon to help raise money for the NSPCC.
Joe and Megan Bricknell have decided to support the children’s charity as their Mum Lily works for the NSPCC’s Together for Childhood project and their Dad Mark helps with the charity’s Talk PANTS campaign. These NSPCC projects work with local communities to help keep children safe.
The pair are both regular runners, although whilst Megan has run a marathon before, this will be the first time that Joe has done so. They will be among hundreds of runners from across the UK who will be running the marathon on Sunday, April 27 in aid of the NSPCC.
Joe, a 29-year-old engineer from Clapham North, said that he was looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere of the event: “I’ve heard it’s an experience like nothing else in the world, especially when you’re crossing Tower Bridge!”
Explaining why he wanted to support the NSPCC he said: “The NSPCC is such a wonderful charity that does incredible work. Given the fact our mum has worked there for over 20 years, we really know first-hand the incredible work they do! That and the fact our dad helps with Pantosaurus, it was the only logical choice for us!”
Megan, 30, who now lives in Manchester, will not only be running the marathon but also celebrating her birthday.
The pair have already raised more than £5,500 for the NSPCC and are hoping to add to their total before the big day.
To help them go to their JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/page/brickinit
Henry Street, NSPCC Supporter Fundraising Manager, said: “We are extremely grateful and proud to have people like Joe and Megan running the London Marathon for the NSPCC this year. Their fundraising and support will help us to continue providing services to protect children and keep them safe across the UK.
“Everyone at the NSPCC wishes all our marathon runners the best of luck and we will be watching out for their green and yellow NSPCC vests.”
To find out more about the NSPCC’s work in local communities please visit the NSPCC website at nspcc.org.uk.
