Thousands raised for Seagulls' charity at Brighton Marathon

Brighter Outlook runners with Chris Hughton (Photograph: Stuart Butcher) SUS-171204-095641001

A total of 54 people tackled the two events for Albion in the Community (AITC) – with 42 running the 10k and another dozen taking on the longer distance.

It was the most runners the charity has ever had taking part in the Brighton Marathon weekend and the money raised will now help fund AITC’s disability football sessions and other work across Sussex.

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton met with the AITC runners before officially starting both races and the AITC participants were clearly buoyed by his words of encouragement.

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Emma Brockhurst, fundraising events executive at AITC, said: “To have so many people running for AITC was fantastic. The money they have raised will make a real difference to the charity and we can’t thank them enough for taking up the challenge.

“Having Chris Hughton come along to meet everyone beforehand was a brilliant surprise for the runners and gave them a real boost.

“On behalf of everyone at AITC, I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part.”

Among the AITC runners were a members of a running group set up as part of the charity’s Brighter Outlook physical activity programme for people with recent experiences of cancer. Together they have raised more than £1,600 for the charity.

AITC is now looking for people to take part in next year’s Brighton Marathon, BM10K and Brighton Half Marathon. For information email: [email protected].