Becky's London Marathon: Honoring Loved Ones, Supporting Grief

0:00A 40-year-old woman from Silaby, near Lester, named Becky Manship, is gearing up for the 2026 London Marathon. She's running to honor her dad, her brother who died from the chemio when she was a kid, and her husband, who passed suddenly in January 20. 25. Her teen's raising cash for the Laura Center, a local spot helping folks through grief. Becky's tied to the charity for decades, back in her childhood, after losing her brother, her family got key support there in its early days. Now she's back, this time taking her young son for play therapy to help him deal with his dad's death. She says nothing tops the pain they faced, but training's what's keeping her strong. Meanwhile, she's not alone. Guys like Rob Patton from Rudby are joining in, running for his brother-in-law who died in 2022, leaving a partner and two little kids behind. The whole crew, including Josh Ghandley and Kurt Reed, wants the fun free counseling for kids, teens, and adults in Lester and the East Midlands hit, by losing a parent or

1:02child. The charity's CEO calls their drive inspiring, especially from such raw places, ensuring support keeps flowing for families now and down the line. Becky's eyeing that finish line with the crowd's energy pushing her through. We've been listening to Lester News today, AI-powered local news.