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Local Business Owner Takes on 12 Marathons in 12 Months for Charity

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Bethan Pritchard, a 30-year-old owner of a beauty salon in Malton and Scarborough, is embarking on a challenging journey to run 12 marathons in 12 months across the UK. The initiative is to raise money for two charities close to her heart, Tommy's and Ryedale Special Families. The first six marathons will be in aid of Tommy's, a pregnancy charity that supports people dealing with pregnancy-related issues. Bethan hopes to raise £8,000 and is being sponsored by close friends Sean and Sue Harrison, who run the Malton Enterprise Park.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bethan Pritchard, a 30-year-old beauty salon owner, is running 12 marathons in 12 months across the UK to raise money for two charities, Tommy's and Ryedale Special Families.
  • The first six marathons will be in aid of Tommy's, a pregnancy charity that supports people dealing with pregnancy-related issues, with the second six marathons in aid of Ryedale Special Families, a charity that supports families with children and young adults with disabilities, illness, and additional needs.
  • Bethan hopes to raise £8,000 and is being sponsored by close friends Sean and Sue Harrison, who run the Malton Enterprise Park.
  • Bethan experienced a traumatic miscarriage in 2016 and has since struggled with depression, inspiring her to take on the challenge in memory of a little baby who has been lost.
  • The challenge begins in Skipton in January, with Bethan running a full marathon, 26.2 miles, every month after that, including at organised events like the London Marathon.

Statistics:

  • £8,000: the amount of money Bethan hopes to raise for the two charities.
  • 12 marathons, 12 months: the duration and scope of Bethan's challenge, with the first six marathons in aid of Tommy's and the second six in aid of Ryedale Special Families.
  • 2 charities: the two charities that will benefit from Bethan's fundraising efforts, Tommy's and Ryedale Special Families.
  • 6 marathons: the number of marathons Bethan will run in aid of Tommy's, with the second six marathons in aid of Ryedale Special Families.

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