Sue Ryder

We support people living through the challenges of life-changing illness. We support people in our residential and day centres, day clinics, in the community or at home. We help people affected by cancer, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, brain injury and life changing illnesses.

Verity Clarke runs for Sue Ryder at the Virgin London Marathon

22 November 2011

This year, Verity Clarke is one of Sue Ryder’s successful Virgin London Marathon applicants and after previously taking part in the local 10k Biddenham Run, she is setting her targets higher and shall run the 26.2miles of the London Marathon on the 22 April 2012.

Verity’s connection to St John’s Hospice started four years ago when her dad was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer. During this time it was bitter sweet for Verity, having just given birth to her second child Ruby. Unfortunately, Verity’s father passed away at St John’s and she explained “He passed away when Ruby was seven weeks old. He passed away at St John’s Hospice and we were all there – Ruby included. The hospice is an amazing place where in such a time of trauma, you are made to feel comforted and supported.”

Verity’s determined attitude was clear when she ran the 10k Biddenham Run two weeks after her father passed away and just two days after his funeral.

Verity applied for the London Marathon back in May to show her continued support for St John’s Hospice. Since then, her world has yet again been turned upside down when this September her mother was also diagnosed with cancer. In the meantime Verity’s mum has been a patient in St John’s Hospice and has been able to return home.

Verity is running the 2012 London Marathon next year for St John’s, as the Hospice has supported both of her parents. She has raised money previously by taking part in events like the Midnight Walk and the Biddenham Run. Now, not only is her fitness being tested but also her fundraising skills as she aims to raise the £2,750 fundraising target.

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