MF supporter wins second place in 5km charity run
Competing in 27° C heat with minimal training and preparation, a supporter of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF) has defied the odds and finished second in a five-kilometre charity run.
Dave Green, who has supported the work of the MF for over three years, raised £270 in the ‘Do it for Charity’ race on May 11.
"I wanted to finish with a decent time of less than 25 minutes, but in the end I finished in less than 18 minutes which I never expected," said Dave, a Physiology Lecturer at Kings College London.
"But the day was really about raising money for the Medical Foundation.
"The MF has come a long way in a relatively short period of time which is a good thing in one respect but also a sad reflection on the state of the world.
"The services that MF offers are vital for many of those most vulnerable within British society."
Anyone wishing to support Dave’s energetic effort is encouraged to donate by visiting: http://www.justgiving.com/davegreen . All funds raised are donated directly to the MF.
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