Ran 13.1 Miles for GSPCA in memory of her Gran

Last month the GSPCA mentioned that Kim Polls on 21 June should have been running the Guernsey Half Marathon and she has said, "On the 21st June I should be running the Butterfield half marathon, but due to Covid-19 it has been postponed."

“I, however, will still be running the 13.1 course, albeit on my own.”

“The reason for this??  When Covid-19 hit Guernsey it changed lives.  It changed the Pols family's lives forever.”

“Losing Gran was one of the hardest things I have had to deal with.”

“Gran loved animals so the GSPCA was an easy choice for me charity wise.”

“Please give what you can to this incredible local charity.”

“Thank you”

Here is Kim’s update

“Well, I managed the run.”

“I did it in a time of 2 hours and 4 minutes.”

“So far I've managed to raise an incredible £1,020!”

To donate towards Kim’s run please go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kim-pols2

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said, “We cannot thank Kim enough for undertaking this run in aid of the GSPCA and what an incredible time and fantastic and hugely appreciated amount raised.”

“Kim ran the 13.1 miles in memory of her Gran who loved animals and so she decided to raise funds for our work at the GSPCA where we have over 300 in our care currently.”

“The Coronavirus Pandemic has put huge pressures on us here at the GSPCA as our shops have been closed, we have had only emergency borders and nearly all of our fundraising events have had to be cancelled other than those virtual ones we have created.”

“With running costs of £2000 a day raising the funds to keep the Shelter going is a daily challenge and without kind supporters like Kim and those that donate we could carry out our vital work around the clock.”

“Please do donate to Kim’s challenge who has raised over £1000 for the many animals in our care during these difficult days.”

“If you would like to take on your own personal challenge to raise funds for the GSPCA please do get in touch or set up your fundraising page on www.giving.gg or https://www.justgiving.com/gspca .”  

“The Guernsey Marathon and Half Marathon now have new dates set and if you would like to run on behalf of the GSPCA and have one of our running vests please do get in touch by emailing steve@gspca.org.gg or call 01481 257261.”

Pictured top: Kim's JustGiving page