Runner Raises Over £1,500 in Memory of Grandmother
Leeds Half Marathon Runner Raises Over £1,500 for Charlotte Straker Project in Memory of Grandmother
The team at the Charlotte Straker Project would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to Isaac, who recently completed the Leeds Half Marathon while raising an incredible £1,500 for The Charlotte Straker Project.
Earlier this year, Isaac chose to take on the challenge while studying at Leeds University. Inspired by the care his grandmother, Judy, was receiving at Charlotte Straker House following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Isaac chose to fundraise for the charity as a way of giving something back.
Sadly, during his training, Judy passed away. Determined to continue, Isaac completed the half marathon in her memory, turning a personal fundraising challenge into a special tribute.
On race day, Isaac completed the 13.1-mile course in an impressive 1 hour and 35 minutes, finishing 509th out of more than 9,000 participants. While this was a fantastic achievement in itself, the real success was the incredible support he received from family, friends and donors, helping him raise more than six times his original fundraising target of £250.
The funds raised will support The Charlotte Straker Project’s Development Fund, helping us continue to enhance the lives of residents through improved facilities, meaningful activities and special experiences that make Charlotte Straker House feel like home.
Isaac’s story is a wonderful example of the generosity and community spirit that helps charities like ours thrive. What began as a way of thanking those who cared for his grandmother became a lasting tribute to her memory and a gift that will benefit residents and families for years to come.
We would like to thank Isaac for his dedication, determination and kindness, and everyone who supported him along the way. Raising more than £1,500 is a remarkable achievement, and we are incredibly grateful for the difference it will make.
From all of us at Charlotte Straker House, thank you, Isaac. We are so proud of what you have accomplished and honoured that you chose to support our charity in memory of Judy.
Pictured L/R: Samantha Willis, Home Manager with Isaac Prentice.
