Great North Run athlete from Doncaster raises funds for hospice
A Doncaster athlete pulled on her trainers to complete the Great North Run – while raising funds for Doncaster’s hospice.
Adwick woman Sally Frankland raised an impressive £1,385 for Doncaster’s hospice charity after completing this year’s Great North Run in support of St John’s Hospice, Balby.
Sally, 56, fulfilled a long-standing bucket-list ambition by joining more than 60,000 charity runners on Sunday 7 September.
She chose to fundraise for St John’s Hospice in recognition of the work it does for local people – and because her dad, Joe, has been a dedicated volunteer driver there for many years.
Sally said: “My dad’s told me all about the wonderful work they do at the Hospice, so I wanted to raise funds for such an important local charity.”
Reflecting on the day, she added: “It was such an amazing day! My husband Dave was there to cheer me on. He’s been my biggest supporter in my training, even accompanying me on long runs on his bike!
“My good friend Stacey Sergeant and her family also made the journey to the North-East, proudly holding up homemade banners to support me.”
She added: “There was such wonderful support from local people too; I’m not sure anyone realises how much it helps the runners when people are there cheering and urging you on.
“I’d like to say thank you to everyone who sponsored me, including my employer PHS Group who generously provided match funding too.”
St John’s Hospice Fundraising Manager Jenny Baynham praised Sally and her fellow supporters, saying: “We are incredibly grateful to Sally and all our runners for their amazing support! It’s not just about the day—they spend months training and preparing for the event, so we really appreciate their dedication and commitment.
“Their fundraising efforts will help St John’s Hospice continue providing vital care and support to local people and their families – thank you!”
St John’s Hospice is run by Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Trust (RDaSH) and is part of its Your Hearts and Minds charity. For more information on how to support St John’s Hospice, please visit: www.yourheartsandminds.org.uk