Hinckley Times

Marathon run in pal’s memory

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A WOMAN from Hinckley has won a place in next year’s London Marathon.

Sue Summerill will be running across the capital city in aid of The Brain Tumour charity.

She has been fundraisin­g for the charity since her longtime friend, Maureen ‘Mo’ Hunt, died from the disease this year.

She said: “It’s very exciting, but a little bit scary.

“It’s only just sinking in.

“Maureen was a good friend for many years.

“She played a big part in my life and showed me how to enjoy life.

“This is my way of saying goodbye.”

Sue has already raised more than £2,500, taking part in the Robin Hood half marathon in September, which she completed in two hours and 32 minutes, as well as the Leicester 10K.

She is doing a long run every week and will start a training plan in January ahead of the London Marathon, and hopes to run the Coventry half marathon in March as a final test.

Sue owns the Pestle and Mortar micro-pub on upper Castle Street, and alongside her running, she has been holding pub quizzes to raise funds.

She’s also been selling donated DVDs at the venue, raising more than £60 from selling them at just 50p each.

The New Plough Inn on Leicester Road, a favourite pub of Maureen and her husband Roy, also recently held a quiz night to support the cause, raising £620.

Roy and Maureen’s son and daughter attended the event, who live in Burbage.

Mauren is also survived by four grandchild­ren.

A car boot sale added another £166 to the pot, with Brookfield Signs and Designs in Burbage providing a banner for the event.

You can make a donation to Sue’s cause on her Just Giving page.

 ??  ?? Sue Summerill from Hinckley is raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of her friend. Pictured l-r: Maureen Hunt and Sue.
Sue Summerill from Hinckley is raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of her friend. Pictured l-r: Maureen Hunt and Sue.

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