Gary Flint was hoping to raise £1,500 running the London Marathon for local charity Rainbow Living but after completing the grueling 26 miles in a very respectable 4 hours 18 minutes he has smashed this target having raised an incredible £2,300 – and that figure is still climbing!
Supporters have been incredibly generous and Gary is now aiming for a total of £2,500. If you would like to help him achieve this amazing figure you can sponsor him via his Virgin Money Giving page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GaryFlint . Every pound will be put to very good use.
Gary Flint is taking on the challenge of this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, running an incredible 26 miles on Sunday 26 April on behalf of local charity Rainbow Living.
Gary, who lives in Exeter with wife Sara and two daughters, has been fitting in his training around work and family life, though he is no novice when it comes to marathon running having previously completed the Vienna marathon.
Gary says: “I’m very privileged to have the opportunity to run this year’s London Marathon on behalf of Rainbow Living, a Devon-based charity which provides long-term secure...
Exeter-based Rainbow Living are celebrating after a sell-out fashion show raised around £1,350.
Run in conjunction with John Lewis Exeter, this VIP event was supported by over 120 guests who enjoyed a fun fashion fiesta. Volunteer models took to the catwalk on behalf of the charity, showcasing clothes from the new Men and Women’s Summer collections, and John Lewis experts were on hand with fashion and beauty tips and advice.
Ruth Airdrie from Rainbow Living said: “We are absolutely thrilled at the support the show received, it was a fantastic success! We must say a huge...
Come and enjoy a VIP experience at John Lewis Exeter in conjunction with Rainbow Living.
See the new Men and Women's Summer collections on the catwalk and enjoy a relaxed evening with fashion and beauty tips from John Lewis experts.
Tickets £10 to include a glass of fizz and canapes. There will also be a raffle during the evening with some exciting prizes, all proceeds to go to Rainbow Living.
For more information or to book tickets visit www.rainbowliving.org.uk
Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living has been given a golden boost by securing a John Lewis Golden Jubilee Trust secondment.
The secondment will allow Janet Raeburn, a Partner at John Lewis Exeter, to join Rainbow Living for six months, where she will work closely with the team to develop and implement a sustainable marketing and fundraising strategy.
Rainbow Living supports adults with disabilities, mainly learning disability, and their families by providing accommodation, allowing young and older adults to live with their peers in supported living. For many people, Rainbow...
