Two Bristolians completed the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday (25 April) to raise vital funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity.
Simon Ellison-Burns, 29, and Lucy McCappin, 46, joined thousands to attempt the challenging 26.2 mile run. Simon clocked up a time of four hours four minutes and ran for Epilepsy Action because his wife has epilepsy. Lucy finished in four hours 37 minutes and took part in the event because two of her children have epilepsy.
Simon said: “I’m thrilled to have completed the London Marathon for Epilepsy Action. The course was tough at times, but knowing I was doing it for such a fantastic cause really helped me focus on reaching the finish.”
Lucy said: “I wanted to show that middle-aged, older mothers can still achieve anything! Two of my children have epilepsy so Epilepsy Action has always been a cause close to my heart. I hope I’ve been able to raise awareness of the condition and show how, although epilepsy can be life-changing, people with the condition can still live full and active lives.”
Simon has raised £700 and Lucy has raised £600 to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. The money raised will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action.
Epilepsy Action was also chosen as one of 26 charities to take part in Phil Packer’s ‘26’ marathon challenge. The team walked mile 13 across London’s famous Tower Bridge landmark with Phil on Sunday to raise awareness of epilepsy. To find out more visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/philpacker