Great to hear from Holly about her Manchester Half Marathon experience
“Last Sunday, I completed the Manchester half marathon in 2 hours and 12 minutes, proudly running in support of Group B Strep Support.
My motivation came from a very personal place after my son developed early onset group B Strep infection shortly after birth. It was such a scary and uncertain time, but the information and reassurance I received from GBSS helped me understand what was happening and gave me comfort when I needed it most.
Running for GBSS felt incredibly meaningful – my vest sparked so many conversations with other runners and supporters about group B Strep and the amazing work the charity does.
Crossing the finish line to see my little boy waiting for me was the most emotional moment, a real full-circle feeling and closure on the run which felt somewhat easy when I reminded myself of the battle he faced and fight he put up.
Thanks to everyone’s kindness and support, I’ve raised over £500 to help GBSS continue their vital work for families and babies like ours.”
You’re a superstar, Holly – thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that we were able to provide the support you needed.
If you’d like to show your support, you can visit their JustGiving page here https://www.justgiving.com/page/hollyshalfmara25 , which has raised £518.
