Marathon effort

THREE colleagues at a Moy transport company are gearing up for one of the biggest runs of their lives - the New York Marathon in November.

Mark McKavanagh, Lurgan, Jonnie Odgers, Birches and George Lee, Portadown, who work for Sawyers Transport, are aiming to raise 10,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care and have already reached the 7,500 mark.

The men are currently in training for the 26-mile run, with Mark and Jonnie having previously taken part in the Dublin and Belfast marathons.

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Said Jonnie, “It’s a bit of a challenge and it’s for a good cause. Our employers are the main sponsor and they have given us generous financial support.”

The men are hoping to increase their fundraising total with a fancy dress barbecue which will be held on Friday, October 29, in Tartaraghan. Tickets can be bought by phoning Jonnie on 07857 765 930.

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