Local Runners Raise Over £5,000 for Magpas Air Ambulance

Two determined runners, Russell Carter from Upwood and Gemma McCormick from London, pushed themselves to the limit by completing the Manchester and London Marathons respectively on April 27. Their incredible efforts raised vital funds for Magpas Air Ambulance, a charity that provides advanced medical care to patients at the scene of their accidents. Mr. Carter's run was the final part of his 'Two Halves and a Whole' challenge, which also included the Cambridge Half and London Landmarks Half Marathons this year.

Key Takeaways:

• Russell Carter and Gemma McCormick raised over £5,000 for Magpas Air Ambulance by completing the Manchester and London Marathons.
• The charity provided vital care to Gemma McCormick's husband, Andy, after he suffered a serious head injury while cycling in 2023.
• Magpas Air Ambulance is not government-funded and relies on donations to continue its work.
• The charity has charity places available for the 2026 London Marathon, which can be applied for on their website.
• Ruth Beck, Magpas Air Ambulance corporate, community and events fundraising manager, is encouraging people to run for the charity next year.
• Russell Carter's 'Two Halves and a Whole' challenge also included the Cambridge Half and London Landmarks Half Marathons this year.

Statistics:

• Over £5,000 was raised by Russell Carter and Gemma McCormick for Magpas Air Ambulance.
• Magpas Air Ambulance provided pre-hospital care to Gemma McCormick's husband, Andy, in 2023.
• The charity has four charity places available for the 2026 London Marathon.
• Magpas Air Ambulance relies on donations to continue its work, as it is not government-funded.

Sources:

• Two runners raised more than £5,000 for a medical charity by running marathons
• Magpas Air Ambulance
• magpas.org.uk
• The Hunts Post
• newsdesk@huntspost.co.uk