Sutton woman raises £500 for NHS heroes with 5k charity run

Lisa McLernon wanted to keep fit during lockdown and decided to take a shot at the Couchto5k programme.

As her stamina improved, she saw an opportunity to raise money in aid of NHS heroes on the frontline and began training for a 5k charity run in nearby Brierley Park, Huthwaite.

Though initially unsure if she’d make the finish line due to finding training tough, the determined 40-year-old smashed the trek on May 30 as well as her £500 fundraising target on her JustGiving page.

Lisa, who is originally from Derby but has lived in Sutton for the past five years, said: “The page is now closed and I am absolutely thrilled that I managed to reach my target of £500, especially as people are struggling in these difficult tmes.

“The final total is £505 plus £108.75 gift aid- that’s just over £200 per charity.

“The funds will be split between Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity, Chesterfield Royal Hospital Charity and the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity.”

Caring Lisa has also been helping source PPE for healthcare workers, as well as arranging and donating supplies to hospitals and care homes throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

The £500 raised will go towards medical equipment as well as wellbeing supplies and resources for staff.

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