Marathon effort in support of children's charity

Wednesday, 11 August 2021 10:13

Image: Scott helping another runner over the finish line of the 2019 London Marathon

To support Save the Children, a Denton man is running the London and Manchester marathon.

Scott Greene plans to complete the London marathon on October 3 before racing in the Manchester event just 7 days later.

Though he’s an avid marathon runner, most recently completing the Tour of Tameside, the 52.4 miles over two back-to-back marathons are going to be a huge challenge.

Save the Children is the charity Scott’s fundraising for, he hopes to raise £1,850 to continue funding their work to improve children’s lives.

He added: “It’s a really worthy cause so I’d love people’s support to reach my target. I work at Kingsmill Bakery and there’s a team of us doing this as Kingsmill is teaming up with Save the Children to support their UK initiatives.”

Donate at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Scott-Greene3

Scott has also planned a 5km fun run from Frankie’s Sandwich Bar in Denton on August 20.

The race is open to anyone, regardless of their ability, and for a £4 donation participants can get a chip butty and a hot drink.

Find out more at the event page https://www.facebook.com/events/frankies-denton/frankie-fun-run/328406132287414/