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Marathon runners step up for charity

Communal, Israel and general charities have benefited by hundreds of thousands of pounds from the exertions of Jewish runners in Sunday's London Marathon.

April 21, 2011 12:40
Jewish Care supporter Sam Aboudara raises a smile - and £1,700 for the charity, which his parents work for

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Communal, Israel and general charities have benefited by hundreds of thousands of pounds from the exertions of Jewish runners in Sunday's London Marathon.

The Jewish Care and Norwood contingents included runners keeping things in the family. Medical student Sarah Zimmerman, 24, is the daughter of Jewish Care chairman Stephen Zimmerman. Her marathon effort brought in around £3,000 and she has also volunteered at the charity's Rela Goldhill Lodge, where her funds will be going.

"I was particularly moved by the 24-hour care given to adults with physical disabilities and sensory impairments," she said. "I decided to raise money to fund their therapists for one or two years as their work is invaluable to the residents' medical needs.

"As the majority of the residents have been living in full-time care for most of their lives, any social interaction they can get will improve their quality of life."

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