Julie to run London Marathon for CRY

LOCAL woman Julie Peet will be running the London Marathon for the second time and again will be raising money for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Julie ran the London Marathon in 2013, raising over £600 for CRY and Frome Town Youth Football Club, and completed the race in 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Julie said, “I have chosen to raise money for  CRY again as I have known Shirley and Dave Wort and their family since I was 13.

“Shirley and Dave’s grandsons also played football for Frome Town Youth when they were younger, a club I have been involved with for over 20 years.”

Shirley and Dave Wort have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of cardiac risk in the young since their son, Julian, tragically died of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2000 at the age of 28. The couple launched the Julian Wort Memorial Fund, joining forces with the heart charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Julie continued, “Due to the fact I have three children of my own (Finlay 16, Martha 14 and Owen 12) and that I deal with young people in my football coaching at Frome Town Youth, it is a charity I feel very strongly about and like to inform people as it is not a particularly well-known charity compared to others.

“Training started in January and is going OK although I’m finding it hard sometimes to fit in between work, kids and football!  I’m running three times a week with my dog Dylan, and we are up to 19 miles as of last weekend, and mostly run round the lanes.  I’m just hoping to finish the marathon in one piece and without pain, but would be happy to get in under 4 hours 30.

“As I didn’t get a ballot place this time, I applied to CRY for a charity place and in doing so, I have to raise a minimum of £1,850 of which I’m currently on £975.

“I value everyone’s support and any money given would be very much appreciated.”

To sponsor Julie, visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JuliePeet

CRY raises awareness of sudden young cardiac deaths caused by undiagnosed heart problems. With the money raised, CRY is able to run screenings and heart tests to diagnose problems allowing the patient to then receive the correct treatment and advice on their condition.