Cuckfield runner Julie Williams is warming up for a tough new challenge in 2020 – raising sponsorship funds for St Peter and St James Hospice so she can compete in this year’s London Marathon.

Julie, who has lived and worked in the village for the past 23 years, is training hard and holding a series of fundraising events.

This includes a 10-hour Spin Class Marathon with up to 60 cyclists mainly drawn from the Mid Sussex Tri Club, plus a little bit of help from her three boys.

Julie explains: “I have been lucky enough to take part in lots of triathlon events over the years, but the London Marathon has always been one of my lifetime goals.

“The hospice movement is one of my favourite charities because they fulfil such a vital role alongside the NHS and get very little funding from the government. High quality end of life care is so important as well as support for families dealing with the challenges of bereavement and grief.”

Julie, who originally trained as a nurse, has for the last five years run O’Reiki Therapies, offering a range of complementary treatments. She also volunteers at Sweet Wrappers, a drop-in sling library and breastfeeding support group for local parents. Julie who is also learning the cello, has recently joined the Ensemble Reza Community Orchestra, which rehearses at Warden Park School.

Julie has already received support from local businesses ,including Artologie, jojo Boutique and Anna Swan Candles, who have donated generous raffle prizes.

“There is so much going on in Cuckfield. I love living here and it has been a fantastic place to bring up my children.”

If you’d like to help Julie reach her target of £2,000 please visit:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JulieWilliams75