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Author: Jane Dennison
Some numbers
Our race told in numbers… 13.1 The distance of the GNR in miles. 57,000 The number of runners who take part every year. 15,000-20,000 The average half marathon takes 15,000-20,000 steps to complete. 146 The average finishing time for the GNR is 2 hours 26 minutes (or 146 minutes). 5.38 The average runner’s speed is…
The further you go, the further we go
Why do the Great North Run for Dragonfly Cancer Trust? The further you go, the further we go. Every step brings you closer to home and families closer together. We may be a small charity but we are making huge strides. This year we will reach out to more families and hospitals around the country than…
Great North Run Introduction
The Great North Run 2022 is the biggest half marathon in the world. Over 57,000 runners will descend on Newcastle in September 2022 to run from the centre of town to the coast, providing one of the most important events of the year for the city, and our organisation. Dragonfly Cancer Trust is relying on…
Josh’s holiday
Josh and his family enjoyed a holiday at Center Parcs where they were able to escape from everything and spend quality time together. During lockdown, we were also able to provide some lovely things to help keep him entertained at home. “My beautiful little boy was diagnosed with terminal cancer over a year and a…
Cameron’s Fingerprint Jewellery
“In late 2018, Cameron (Cam) my little brother was diagnosed with leukaemia. It was completely shocking and scary. For many months Cameron endured several rounds of chemotherapy. Until finally in February 2019, we were told Cam was cancer free. We were able to breathe again *cautiously*. Cam went back to being a typical 18 year…
