Bristol children’s charity nurse hits £1,300 in run up to 24 hour fundraiser

A nurse at children’s charity Jessie May has raised over £1,300 so far in the 2 month countdown until a gruelling 24 hour running challenge.

30 year old Steve Wiltshire from Bristol is training ahead of a 24 hour running fundraiser to boost funds for the charity.

Steve, who has worked in the charity’s Care Team for over 2 ½ years, will take on the 24 Hour Conti Thunder Run on July 20th in Walton-on-Trent.

He has so far raised £1,333.44 for the charity through his ‘The Difference a Day Makes’ fundraiser; over 44% of his £3,000 target, and is encouraging further donations via his fundraising page here (https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/thedifferenceadaymakes).

Steve, who lives in Bradley Stoke, said: “Training for the 24 hour run is going really well, I have learnt a few hard lessons whilst training but I have a plan in place! It is a lot easier dragging myself out of bed on these sunny mornings as opposed to winter mornings.

“Fundraising is also going really well and I am at 44% of the target. This is so amazing but we still have a fair way to go! I hope by completing the 24 Hour Thunder Run, it inspires people to talk about Jessie May, and why our support is vital to families, and make a donation through my fundraising page (here) if they can.”

Steve has been training around the clock in preparation for the 24 Hour Conti Thunder Run, including weekly Park Runs, the Frenchay 10K and most recently, the Newport Marathon.

Steve added: "I am also continuing to blog about my training ahead of the day and sharing updates on my progress, so keep an eye on the Jessie May blog page and my fundraising page too."

To make a donation on Steve’s fundraising page, visit: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/thedifferenceadaymakes.

To find out more about Jessie May, visit www.jessiemay.org.uk.