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FUNDRAISING
Make every mile count
A s far as running challenges go, it doesn鈥檛 get much better than the unbeatable atmosphere of the Virgin Money London Marathon. But don鈥檛 just take our word for
it 鈥� one of our London Marathon 2019 runners tells you about her experience...
Eloise Nice
鈥淲ow, where to begin? Firstly, an enormous THANK YOU! The London Marathon was tremendous and emotional and just one of the best and hardest moments of my life. It was a street party like no other.
鈥淢agnificent drumming bands, amazing charities everywhere you looked, singers, bagpipers, Jamaican beats, Indian dance. Everything
you could want in a world where kindness and generosity overtook everything. People of all
ages, colour, and ability. I welled up on multiple occasions. I felt so, so lucky. This was mirrored in the crowd. It amazed me how so many people had given up their time to watch us idiots run around and were so willing to share their food and drink with complete strangers.
鈥淚f anyone reading this or having watched it thinks for just one single second they could have a go, I assure you that you could. It won鈥檛 be easy, but it is very achievable. You will never regret that you did it and it will be one of the best things you will ever do!
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鈥淔inally, thank you to the Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust for giving me this opportunity and believing in me. I felt honoured to represent you. May the future be bright for animals everywhere. In memory of a small 鈥楤ear鈥�, my dog Andy.鈥�
If Eloise has inspired you to take on the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon then please visit www.rvc.ac.uk/act/running for more information and to complete the application form.
Mucky Pup Fun Run
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t鈥檚 not too late to get you and your dog a place on the start line of our Mucky Pup Fun Run. Head on down to this family
fun run in the beautiful grounds of Hatfield
se and raise money for the 黑料社鈥檚 animal hospitals.
Saturday 5th October from 9:30am
Take on the two-mile course with optional obstacles, peruse the stalls, and wear your finisher鈥檚 medal with pride!
You can enter as a dog and human team, a dog and family team, or on your own/in a group without a dog.
For more information and last-minute entry visit www.rvc.ac.uk/muckypup.
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