Director Harriet Harrison represented Sandler South West at the London Royal Parks Half Marathon, raising £1,031 for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).
The marathon has been the flagship event of The Royal Parks Charity since 2008. Just over 16,000 runners participated in this year’s half-marathon including Harriet, covering 13.1 miles through Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’ Park and Kensington Gardens.
Harriet is a keen runner in her local scene. In preparation for the half-marathon, she completed the 10k Trail Run hosted by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club in Woodbury Common, a stone’s throw away from her Sandler South West office. This time, she turned her efforts towards raising funds for one of her favourite charities, as MSF provides medical relief to complex crises and emergencies across the world.
“I chose to support Médecins Sans Frontières because their work represents compassion in action,” Harriet says. “As phase one of the deal to end the war in Gaza is agreed, countless Palestinian families returning home are facing not just destruction, but immense medical and humanitarian needs. MSF continues to stand on the frontlines, offering vital care where it’s needed most — and that’s something I deeply believe in supporting.”
The Sandler team supported Harriet among 35 supporters, raising 230% of the initial £400 target for the charity. Harriet went on to place 321st in her category, running the full half-marathon length in 2:19. In total, MSF raised over £70,000 from supporters of the race.
“I’m very grateful for the support from friends, family, Sandler clients, and colleagues, which helped spur me on in the training and on the day!” – Harriet Harrison
To learn more about Médecins Sans Frontières, visit https://msf.org.uk/
