{"id":4577,"date":"2020-10-23T13:14:19","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T12:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paragonreferrals.co.uk\/?p=4577"},"modified":"2020-10-23T13:14:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T12:14:19","slug":"mum-runs-marathon-to-make-childrens-dreams-come-true","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/79.170.44.86\/paragonreferrals.co.uk\/mum-runs-marathon-to-make-childrens-dreams-come-true\/","title":{"rendered":"Mum Runs Marathon to Make Children’s Dreams Come True"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The pain and anguish of losing her first child is now inspiring Nicola to help other families facing tragedy and heartbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PARAGON: Nicola Chalice, 40, found help from her colleagues 13 years after losing her baby Ethan, and plans to run the London Marathon for charity, pictured at Paragon Vets near Wakefield, West Yorks., July 22 2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nicola Challice, a credit controller here at Paragon Veterinary Referrals, lost her son Ethan in 2007 when he was just five days old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She never had the chance to make memories with him but has just run this year\u2019s \u2018virtual\u2019 London Marathon, to raise funds to ensure other parents can share precious moments with their critically-ill children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicola, who\u2019s now a mum-of-two, duly completed the 26.2 miles to collect more than \u00a33,000 for the Make a Wish charity, which makes dreams come true for seriously ill children across the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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She said: \u201cI wanted to give other families the chance to make long-lasting memories with their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI never had this opportunity with my son but if I can ease someone else\u2019s pain in any way, I will do everything I can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why I decided to run my first marathon to raise money for Make a Wish because it\u2019s such an amazing charity doing such amazing things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will never get over losing Ethan. He never got to live any of life\u2019s experiences and my children have everything they need, so to be able to help a critically ill child experience something they have always dreamed of is something quite incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid-19 restrictions meant the usual London Marathon spectacular around the streets of the capital was scrapped, with just elite runners allowed to take part and no spectators allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thousands of other runners, most of them taking part to help charities and good causes, were encouraged to complete a \u2018virtual\u2019 marathon instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicola chose a route close to her home in Elsecar but, even though it was a far more low-key event than actually taking part in London, she still raised \u00a3250 in cash on the day thanks to generous members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inspirational 41-year-old added: \u201cI chose the route based on wanting to stay local and it was a lovely little day. Crossing the finishing line was amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI had a fabulous welcome waiting for me from my partner Paul, my children, my mum, my sister and my friends and a much-needed mug of tea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can honestly say I truly enjoyed the day, the distance and, most of all, I was delighted to have made my contribution to Make a Wish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to sponsor Nicola, you can visit her JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com\/fundraising\/nicola-challice1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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