A Kings Langley resident raised nearly £3,000 by running the London Marathon for a charity offering employment opportunities for young people with learning disabilities.
When Emily Kelly secured her place to run the marathon on Sunday, April 27, she decided to raise funds for Mission EmployAble in Chorleywood.
Her commitment was fuelled by witnessing a family friend, Leo, on his journey to independence and paid employment through the charity’s training and internship scheme.
Balancing her busy life as a deputy headteacher with training, Emily would regularly run past the Mission EmployAble café with her husband, sometimes stopping to grab breakfast en-route.
Though she originally set a goal of £1,000, Emily smashed both the run and her fundraising, raising an outstanding £2,900.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “Her dedication to training is inspiring, and it speaks volumes about her commitment to our charity.
“We are absolutely over the moon with her achievement and deeply grateful for her efforts.”
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