Runners needed for Deal Martha Trust for 2021 Virtual London Marathon
13:43, 17 July 2021
updated: 10:15, 20 July 2021
Martha Trust need four more people to run for it in the 2021 Virtual London Marathon.
It has the seven runners it needs for main Virgin Money London Marathon, which is also on October 3.
The virtual run is where participants start wherever they are, rather than all from one place.
The charity, in Hacklinge near Deal, supports people with profound disabilities.
It is also the East Kent Mercury's current charity of the year.
Those who run for the trust are asked to pay a £20 registration fee and pledge to raise at least £150 in sponsorship.
To apply email fundraising@marthatrust.org.uk giving your name, email address and phone number.
Your should also state why you would like to be considered to run on Team Martha and what level of sponsorship you would aim to raise.
You can also use this chance to apply to run for Martha in 2022.
The London Marathon began in March 1981 and since then it has raised billions of pounds for hundreds of causes.
Meanwhile the Martha Trust Golf Day, for 18 holes, takes place on Friday, September 17, at Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club at The Leas, Kingsdown.
The price is £180 for a team of four, or £140 for members or £45 per person (£35 for members). To join visit the web page marthatrust.org.uk/golfday
Its second Golf Day is at Prince’s Golf Club at Princes Drive, Sandwich, on Thursday, October 14. The cost is £340 for a team of four or £85 per person, Visit the web page marthatrust.org.uk/princes for details.
Finally the Trust has a German music night with the Bettesteiner Footstompers bringing the atmosphere of the Munich Oktoberfest.This is from 7.30pm to 11,30pm on Saturday, October 2, at St. Mary’s Arts Centre, Sandwich.
To book tickets go to the web page marthatrust.org.uk/germanmusicnight
