SWINTON MAN KRISNA LAKHANI TAKES ON THE MANCHESTER MARATHON TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY - INSPIRED BY HIS FRIENDS COURAGE

They are the unsung heroes of Salford, bringing comfort and care to those with terminal cancer and so a Swinton man is aiming to raise funds for St Ann's Hospice along with two other charities after becoming inspired by a close friend's courage as he fought a battle against cancer.

Krisna Lakhani  will run the Asics Manchester Marathon on Sunday, April 5 in honour of the brave fight against cancer put up by his friend who received care from the much beloved Little Hulton based hospice.

Krisna, from Swinton, was at the bedside of Sean Archer almost every day during his stay at St Ann’s Hospice.

Sean, from Ancoats, spent 11 months as an inpatient at the Little Hulton hospice before he died of cancer in August 2017, aged just 29.

Krisna is raising funds for St Ann’s, MIND and The Christie, where Sean was also treated, when he undertakes his first marathon.

After completing the Manchester half marathon in a personal best time, Krisna runs the same distance in Bath in March before his marathon attempt.

Krisna Lakhani , A regional officer for financial services trade union Accord, he said:

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"Sean had one of the longest stays of any inpatients at the hospice which showed how brave he was battling his illness.

"I was there all the time to support him and the staff there were amazing, lifting his spirits and providing comfort in his time of need."

 

* To sponsor him visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KrisnaLakhani

The 2020 course has a new route with a  three-mile city centre loop with the finish line at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground.

Entry is free for runners pledging to raise £300 for St Ann’s – the amount which could pay for a patient to attend a day therapy session.

Perks as a Team St Ann’s member include a #TeamStAnns running vest; fundraising pack; training and nutrition advice; a cheer point along the route; regular meet-ups; post-race reception and an  events team supporting runners every step of the way.

Runners with their own place have no minimum sponsorship. 

For more details email events@sah.org.uk or call 0161 498 3628.

Source: St Ann's Hospice