Enter a 5k with your family!

By |2023-08-18T10:27:28+01:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Entering a shorter distance race is a great way to propel your fundraising to the next level, and running with your children can give them insight into your marathon journey. Here’s how one of our VICTA families and Kate one of our 2024 London Marathon team members, found the Lock Lomond 5k! [...]

Running the London Marathon for VICTA – one of the best experiences of my life! By Tom Sharp

By |2023-03-31T14:47:25+01:00March 31st, 2023|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Running the London Marathon for VICTA has been one the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I started running in my early 30s after an ACL injury finished my football career. After a few years of slowly upping my distances, from 5ks to 10ks, I took part in my first half marathon, in Bristol, fundraising [...]

Fundraising in the workplace – how Highfield Group smash their fundraising goals

By |2023-10-12T09:43:25+01:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

You may be wondering how to get your office or workplace involved in your fundraising for VICTA. Highfield Group in Doncaster are VICTA's corporate supporters and never fail to surprise us with the brilliant ideas they come up with to get their team involved and raising funds for VICTA. Ellie Cowin from the Highfield [...]

Hosting the perfect fundraising BBQ & more!

By |2022-07-21T12:32:15+01:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Dedicated #TeamVICTA fundraiser Andy Farrer is better known as the Portrush Iron Man, running marathons with a full sized ironing board under his arm! Every year Andy smashes his fundraising target for VICTA and is here to help anyone who isn't sure where to start.   One of Andy's favourite events to host is a [...]

Claire goes ultra with her fundraising!

By |2020-11-04T12:20:13+00:00November 4th, 2020|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Taking on your first ultra marathon while on day 195 of a running every day streak may sound like insanity but that's me... bonkers... mad. Those who know me, know that I love to have fun, push boundaries and at the same time help others, so what better way to celebrate the virtual London Marathon? [...]

Running the Vitality Big Half for VICTA

By |2020-03-23T12:43:27+00:00March 23rd, 2020|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|

Hello, my name is Samuel Scott and I recently participated in the Vitality Big Half, raising money for VICTA. VICTA is a charity which does phenomenal work, supporting and empowering blind children and young adults; this work has a special place in my heart. My youngest brother, Seth, was diagnosed with a genetic condition called [...]

Advice from runners who are blind or partially sighted on running the London Marathon

By |2019-09-11T13:28:32+01:00April 5th, 2019|Categories: Fundraising, Stories|Tags: , , |

With the Virgin Money London Marathon fast approaching, we asked #TeamVICTA marathon runners with a visual impairment for their top tips. If you are planning on taking part in this world-famous event yourself, here is some great advice to help you prepare for a smooth run. If you are a sighted runner please take note of [...]

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