Edinburgh Nurses Run London Marathon for Marie Curie

0:00It's April 24th. This is Edinburgh News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Three Edinburgh nurses from the Marie Curie Hospice are lacing up for the London Marathon this Sunday to raise cash for end-of-life care. They've already pulled in thousands of pounds through big sales, community events, and family challenges, showing mad dedication to the cause. Lauren Davidson kicked things off with a big Easter bash, complete with A-Cons and Pony Rides while her family jumped in, her hubby piping atta. Rudby match and daughter collecting coins in a tutu, Amy Borthwick from Midloatheon smashed over 5,000 pounds with Rudby Club help and hundreds of homemade scones. These women see the impact of hospice were daily, so running the 26.2 mile grind is their thank you to patients and families. Laura Todd marched her 10 years with the charity by hosting a cow race night netting over 3,500 pounds. Marie Curie is the marathon's charity of the year, chasing a 2 million pound goal with

1:0159,000 runners on board. The whole thing broadcast live on the BBC from 8.30 a.m. As these nurses hit the streets of London, their story spotlights how everyday hustle turns into real support for those facing terminal illness keep, in eye on their progress.