Alun Cairns targets eighth London Marathon
The Welsh Secretary will raise money for the Dementia Revolution and Guide Dogs UK charities
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns is preparing to run his eighth London Marathon this Sunday (28 April). Mr Cairns鈥� personal best time of 3:28:02 in 2016 placed him in seventh position on the list of all time fastest MP runners.
This year the Welsh Secretary will raise funds for the Dementia Revolution and Guide Dogs UK, seeking to match the 拢10,000 he raised for NSPCC Cymru and Atal y Fro women鈥檚 aid charity following last year鈥檚 race.
Dementia Revolution is a year-long combined effort between Alzheimer鈥檚 Society and Alzheimer鈥檚 Research to raise funds through the London Marathon.
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns said:
I look forward to taking part in this year鈥檚 race and sharing memories with runners of all abilities, who each have their own motivations for completing the course.
The charities I鈥檓 supporting are close to my heart and I鈥檓 inspired by their work to provide vital research and services to thousands of vulnerable people in Wales and all over the UK.
Last year鈥檚 marathon was a challenge due to the heat, so I鈥檓 hoping for cooler conditions to record a respectable time and raise plenty of money for these two worthy causes this time around.
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Notes to editors:
- To donate to Mr Cairns鈥� chosen charities