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Emma Achieves 10K In 53 Minutes Raising Funds For Claire House Children's Charity

Back in May, readers of this Website would have read about Emma Bassett's support for her local children's charity Claire House and her fund raising 5K run which took place last Sunday.

But that was not all she did. In fact as she explained, she changed the run to a 10K event several weeks ago.

Following her successful run, Emma told Unionsafety:

"What an atmosphere. This is my first event ever and I was originally going to run the 5k but I changed it to the 10k 5 weeks ago.

I was nervous and a bit apprehensive as i was unsure of what to expect. But what a fantastic time I had. The support you get from the public, and from other runners is second to none.

I ran my first 5k and was excited to carry on. Started to struggle on the last 2k but I put all my effort into completing in a good time - 10k in 53 minutes and 59 seconds is an incredible achievement but what is more important is that I've raised £680 for Claire House.

I couldn't be prouder to be able to do this for the charity. They deserve so much more but I'm sure my sponsor money will go a long way.

I just want to thank everyone for all the support they have given me and hopefully my next event won't be too long away. Thank you."

With the situation we have in the health service which has been turned by the Tory Government, into an American based service, with no longer a national healthcare service, replaced by 42 autonomous Integrated Care Systems making decision about healthcare provision at local level and determining which healthcare services they will provide in their specific area; charities such as Claire House hospice for children are in greater need.

CWU and other Trade Union members across the country provide a level of support without which many charities would be under threat, especially in a country whose Government's provide ever reducing finances for public and social healthcare.

Source: Emma Bassett / unionsafety

See also: CWU's Emma Basset Raising Funds For Claire House Hospice

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