“It is unfair that people with leprosy experience social stigma and discrimination as the disease is curable. I have always been passionate about human rights and wanted to help others. When I found out about Lepra I really wanted to run the marathon to challenge myself mentally and physically as well as raising funds to make a significant difference to people’s lives.”
Harriet recently ran a bake sale at her work to raise sponsorship.
“My mum and some friends baked some delicious cakes and cookies. I advertised the sale by email and posters and included a QR code for donations. I walked round each floor, I nearly sold out and raised over £450!”
As part of her training schedule, Harriet recently ran the Colchester Half Marathon.
Harriet has raised just over £1,000 for Lepra so far.
If you’d like to support Harriet, please visit her fundraising page.
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