News Archive - 2009

Thanks to the marathon efforts of our 2009 running team African farmers will have brighter futures

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Thank you to the dedicated team of runners who pounded the streets of the capital in blazing sunshine at the 29th London Marathon to raise funds for FARM-Africa.

The team completed the iconic race in soaring temperatures running around some of London's most eye-catching landmarks while our cheering points kept the team motivated and then gave post-run massages to help them relax after the run.

Sarah Stokes, a member of FARM-Africa's 2009 running team said, "Catching tonsillitis in the week prior to the marathon wasn't quite the race preparation that I had hoped for but adrenalin and excitement on the day got me to the start line and then the cheering crowds did the rest. The day was truly unforgettable, the crowds, the weather, the atmosphere. The showers and massage back at the Farmers Club were wonderful. I loved every minute of the day and can't wait to do it again!"

Tum Kazunga, Corporate Partnerships Manager at FARM-Africa said, "FARM-Africa is enormously impressed with the hours of training and hard work that our marathon team put into making this year's event such a success. Training for this race is not easy but it will make a huge and lasting difference to the lives of east Africa's farmers. Thank you so much to our supporters who undertook this massive effort for FARM-Africa but also to all those individuals who cheered our runners on at our cheering points."

If you are interested in running the London Marathon for FARM-Africa in 2010 please email FARM-Africa at sst@farmafrica.org.uk.

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