Mother's Marathon Effort Raises Over £11,600 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity

A determined mum who laced up her trainers to run the Great Birmingham Run last week has raised an incredible £11,600 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity. Lisa Stallard's remarkable achievement comes just months after her 11-year-old son, Max, underwent life-saving brain surgery at the hospital. Max was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January and underwent an eight-hour operation at the hospital. He is still under the care of the hospital, where he will continue to be monitored and receive any further treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lisa Stallard, a mum from Wolverhampton, raised over £11,600 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity after running the Great Birmingham Run.
  • She ran the half marathon to thank the hospital for saving her son, Max's life after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January.
  • Max underwent an eight-hour operation at the hospital and is still under their care.
  • Lisa completed the run despite an ankle injury and finished in under two hours.
  • The fundraising total will help the hospital continue to care for sick children like Max.

Statistics:

  • £11,600: The amount raised by Lisa Stallard for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity.
  • 8 hours: The length of time Max was in surgery at the hospital.
  • 2 hours: The time it took Lisa to complete the Great Birmingham Run.
  • 12 days: The amount of time between Max's diagnosis and his return home.

Sources:

  • Birmingham Mail
  • Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity