As an office, each year we look forward with a mix of excitement and apprehension to the Citywire 10k Charity run. Countless hours of training are required (so we’re told), so needless to say the threat of cancellation amid the Coronavirus pandemic was most unwelcome. Thankfully, to ensure the charities did not lose out, Citywire pulled out all the stops and took the run virtual!
Unfortunately, a virtual run still means we had to run. Ed, Andy and Stuart competed in the virtual 10k race, running round various streets in North London and Essex, while Latrena, having recently given birth to her daughter Mabel, competed in the 5k race around the roads of Beckenham. We all finished safely, and while we didn’t threaten the winners, we all beat our personal targets. As a team, we are delighted to have raised just over £2,000 for two great charities, St Francis Hospice and Neuroblastoma UK. Overall, Citywire raised over £25,000 through the race, which during these tough times is fantastic news for the two charities.
If you would like to donate to these great causes, the fundraising remains open here.