AFTER failing to gain entry in the London Marathon for the past three years, 33-year-old Charlie Green from Great Harwood has finally secured a coveted place in the 26-mile long distance running event.

Charlie, who works as a nursery nurse in Langho is a volunteer mentor with the charity, Child Action Northwest in Wilpshire.

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She’s been working one-to-one with a 15-year-old girl who lives in a children’s home for the past 12 months.

She was keen to take part in the London Marathon to help raise funds for the children and young people that the charity supports.

Charlie said: “I don’t actually do that much running really. My dad and my uncle have done the London Marathon before and every year I’ve always said, I would love to do that.’ Creative Partnerships Manager, Nicola Terry is now appealing for other runners to support the charity by taking part in the Manchester 10k in May next year.

She said: “We’re delighted to have Charlie running in this event for us. “She is a great ambassador for our work. Child Action Northwest has a small number of free places available for people like Charlie who want to take part in the Manchester 10k, either as experienced runners or novices who are looking for an excuse to get fit and lose weight after Christmas by training in the New Year.”

To find out more about a place contact Nicola Terry on 01254 244700 or email nterry@canw.org.uk.