Dad and daughter are ready to take on half marathon
A ROYSTON father and daughter duo will take on the Great North Run this year in honour of Barnsley Hospice.
Amy Fleetwood, 20, and her dad Ian will be running the half-marathon on Sunday.
The pair have already raised more than £400 of their £700 target.
Amy said: “When I was ten, my great grandad Ralph (on my mum’s side) died in the hospice.
“At the time, I was too young to understand, but my mum has shared more with me as I got older, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care the hospice provided for him in the last few days of his life.
“I try to take part in a charity fundraiser every year but due to Covid, I have had to do this alone the last two years.
“This year, I’ve chosen the Great North Run as I have only run shorter distances previously, and I decided it was time to challenge myself.
“My dad’s always up for a challenge, so he agreed to join me too.
“We’re both feeling a little nervous now that it’s just around the corner, but I am sure the atmosphere will keep us going.
“We know it will all be worth it, as we don’t believe there is a more important charity in our community to fundraise for.
“Barnsley Hospice is such an amazing place, and until you have had someone who needs to use their service, it can be difficult to comprehend just how important they are.”
To donate to the pair’s fundraiser, follow the link on the Barnsley Chronicle website.