Fundraisers hit the ground running in Virgin London Marathon

Runners from around the area excelled in the Virgin London Marathon, supporting a variety of different charities.

Luke Newman of Biggleswade raised £5,600 for Ovacome, a support network designed for women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and healthcare professionals.

The 32-year-old was running in memory of his late mother Jen, who lost her battle against ovarian cancer eight years ago.

Sponsor Luke at www.justgiving.com/djlucas23

Rebecca George, known as Becky also ran, and raised more than £2,200 for Sands, a charity that supports bereaved parents and their families.

Becky is lettings manager at Satchells estate agents in Biggleswade.

You can sponsor Becky at www.justgiving.com/rebecca-george1

Harriet Shannon raised more than £500 after running in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

The Biggleswade resident ran less than a year after giving birth to her son Isaac.

See www.justgiving.com/harriet-shannon1