The excitement is building as we count down to this year’s Great North Run!
In the days leading up to the big event, we’re celebrating the strength and determination of our wonderful Team Willow Burn runners. We can’t wait to share their journeys with you and to say the biggest thank you for running in support of hospice care in our community.
Not long to go now until the world’s most iconic half-marathon – the Great North Run!
In the build-up, we’re celebrating our amazing Team Willow Burn runners by sharing their journeys and saying a heartfelt thank you for every mile they’ll cover in aid of hospice care.
This is Danielle's Story:
This September I will be taking part in the GNR to raise money for Willow Burn Hospice in memory of my amazing Grandad, William Burdon. He was one in a million...always willing to help, he loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much.
He overcame many struggles with his health over the years but never complained and always fought through, but unfortunately, he lost his last fight with liver cancer on 27th Aug 2024. My grandad spent the final 4 weeks of his life in Willow Burn Hospice where they took such good care of him until his final moments.
This is why I wanted to give something back; as a huge thank you to the Hospice and the staff, I will forever be grateful.
Now I'm in no way a runner, now or ever so I wanted to do something that was out of my comfort zone and the GNR is just that...I just want to make my grandad proud.
To send Danielle your good luck wishes, you can visit her Fundraising Page by clicking the link below:
https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/danielle-williams-1f106
