Runners on track to help tragic toddler’s charity

A group of Dundee runners are to compete in the Dundee Half Marathon in memory of a toddler who tragically died after being knocked down.

The Kirkton men aim to raise funds for Harlow’s Helping Hand, a charity set up by the parents of two-year-old Harlow Edwards after her death on the Coupar Angus Road last October.

In the running team are Craig McCabe, Andy McDermott, David McDermott, Scott Connelly, Drew Murdoch, Paul Michael Boyle, Mark Henderson and Michael Craig.

Craig said: “A group of us from the Kirkton area have started running regularly over the last two years and...we have decided to raise funds for the charity, Harlow’s Helping Hand.

“The charity was launched in memory of Harlow by her parents, Sara and Steven Edwards, to help bereaved parents who have lost a young child – the charity helps provide support for funeral and headstone costs to ease some of the stress that these families suffer.

“We specifically chose this charity as Harlow’s father was originally from the Kirkton area and has been friends with some of the runners since childhood.

“We now have an overall goal of completing 100 half marathons and if we can raise awareness and some funds along the way for causes that are close to us then all the better.”

Craig began running after his dog Brasco, a Staffordshire terrier, was put to sleep, with his efforts raising money for Staffie Rescue.

To support the team visit www.youcaring.com/harlowshelpinghand-848862.