Seven Islanders to attempt Greater Manchester Marathon for charity

Saturday, 18 April 2015 00:00

Seven people from across the Island will be taking part in the Greater Manchester Marathon for an Island-based children's charity tomorrow.

The participants are fundraising for The Children's Centre - which offers help to Manx families and children.

Caroline Helks from Laxey, Imelda Quinn from Maughold, Danielle Philbin and Lee Worsfold from Douglas, Paul Sykes from Port Erin, Richard Torpey from Ballasalla and David Sims from Ramsey will join thousands of other runners.

Paul explains why he's chosen the charity:

Regarded as the UK's fastest marathon - he says why the challenge appeals to him:

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