Georgie Beadman, children’s charity Barnardo’s, London Virgin Marathon, 2013

Georgie Beadman, 21, from Ratts Lane, Braunston, is taking on the run in aid of children’s charity Barnardo’s. She is looking to raise £2,000 for the cause.

To support Georgie, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GeorginaBeadman

Roly Easson, Ben, Gary Spencer ‘The Greetham Runners’, Leukaemia Care, London Virgin Marathon

Roly Easson, his son Ben, and friend Gary Spencer, aka ‘The Greetham Runners’, are raising funds for Leukaemia Care. Gary, 44, suffered from the disease as a child.

To sponsor the group, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com and search for Roland Easson.

Viv Middlebrook, London Virgin Marathon, 2013, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance

Viv Middlebrook, 50, who lives in Foundry Road, Ryhall, is tackling the run in aid of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.

The charity proved to be a vital service when Viv’s friend Barry Daff was involved in a bad car crash in Tolethorpe Road. She is hoping to raise £4,000 for the service.

To support Viv, visit www.justgiving.com/viv-middlebrook.

Clare Spencer, London Virgin Marathon, 2013, LAM Action

Clare Spencer, 31, from Whissendine, is determined to finish her second London Marathon in aid of LAM Action, a charity that supports women with lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

She has supported the charity ever since her mum Gill was diagnosed with the condition.

To sponsor Clare, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ClareSpencer.