Austin's Funeral Services MD raises over £10,000 in 2014 London Marathon
Claire Austin's first marathon run supports Welwyn Garden City charity The Isabel Hospice
On Sunday 13 April, Claire Austin, MD of Hertfordshire's independent family firm Austin's Funeral Service, completed the London Marathon, raising over £10,000 for The Isabel Hospice, a Welwyn Garden City charity which supports families and individuals throughout North Hertfordshire.
After clocking a highly creditable time of 4 hours, 59 minutes, Claire said:
"This was my first ever marathon. Training for it has been a real challenge, but the experience on the day was one which I will never forget. I was very pleased to have reached my target fundraising figure, and I am hoping that we will raise even more for this cause, which is very dear to my heart."
Donations to Claire's fundraising for Isabel Hospice can still be made through: www.virginmoneygiving.com/ClaireAustinHope
Editors' Notes
* Isabel Hospice was founded in 1982 to provide palliative care and support to any adult with a life-limiting disease. Its focus is to provide the highest possible quality of life for its patients, through a wide range of services
* Claire Austin's numerous awards since taking over as Managing Director of Austin's Funeral Service includes 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at the British Chambers of Commerce Awards
* At just over 300 years old, Austin's Funeral Service is Hertfordshire's oldest family firm
Picture: Claire Austin going strong at the 12 mile mark, London Marathon 2014
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