TfGM Fundraising

This October, I'll be taking on the Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for TfGM's chosen charities, Hollinwood Scout Camp and The Christie Charity.

Just over a year ago, I started my running journey with Couch to 5K. At the time, my motivation was simple: I wanted to be healthier, stronger and more present for my young daughter. More than anything, I wanted to be the kind of dad she could be proud of.
 
What started as a personal challenge has grown into something I genuinely enjoy. Since those first runs in August 2025, I've completed the Manchester 10K and my local Mossley 10K, steadily building up both my confidence and the miles. More recently, that has meant tackling the hills of Saddleworth as part of my training and preparing myself for the challenge of 13.1 miles.
 
I've covered the half marathon distance before, but this will be my first time taking part in a dedicated half marathon event, making it a milestone I'm really excited to take on.
 
The money raised will support two fantastic causes. Hollinwood Scout Camp provides life-changing opportunities for young people across Greater Manchester, while The Christie Charity funds world-leading cancer care, treatment and research that helps so many patients and families.
 
If you're able to support me, I'd be hugely grateful. Every donation, no matter the size, will help make a difference. Please put CHRIS P-N somewhere in the comments so our fundraising team can keep track of my efforts.

After a period of much less physical activity than normal, due to having to rest following a foot injury, I was feeling pretty gloomy and run down. I decided I needed a challenge with no pressure, and just at that moment, some fundraising places for the GM Run 10k popped into my inbox to give me the seed of an idea! So I’ve been doing a few runs, as well as a 10,000 steps every day in May challenge, and am feeling so much better in myself as a result. Being outdoors every day, in all weathers, has been great for my mental as well as my physical health.

I have therefore snapped up the last fundraising place in Team TfGM so I can end my 10k steps in style on Sunday 31 May by running through Manchester City Centre for 10 very slow kilometres!

I will be raising funds for TfGM’s brilliant corporate charities, the Christie Charity and Hollinwood Scout Camp. If you’d like to sponsor me, please put BRYONY somewhere in your comments so that the fundraising committee can keep track of how much everyone has raised. Thanks in advance for your support!

Hi everyone, I’m Caroline and I work in the Communications Team at TfGM.
 
I wanted to share some exciting news and a personal challenge I’ve set for myself. At the end of May, I’ll be lacing up my trainers to run the Great Manchester 10km, raising funds for TfGM’s corporate charities. As a mum of two in my 40s, staying active is definitely part of my life, although I’ll be the first to admit that long-distance running isn’t exactly my forte! In fact, the last time I attempted a 10k was about 17 years ago (!)
 
Despite this, with just four weeks to train—and one of those weeks coinciding with my holiday—I’ve decided to embrace the challenge. My motivation comes from wanting to support two incredible causes: The Christie Charity and Hollinwood Scout Camp, both of which make a real difference in our community.
 
Earlier this year, after having surgery, I struggled to even walk to the top of my street. So, while this run won’t be breaking any personal records, simply crossing the finish line will feel like a huge achievement for me. I’m hoping to raise as much as possible for these worthwhile charities, and any donations, big or small, would mean a great deal.
 
If you’re able to donate, please remember to include “CAROLINE” in your comments so the fundraising team can keep track. Your support and encouragement truly mean the world to me, and I’m incredibly grateful for every contribution.