Local Councillor Lisa Gears Up for Her First Marathon


Cheered on by colleagues as she raises funds for domestic violence charity

Local councillor Lisa Homan is gearing up for her her first London marathon this weekend in support of a local domestic violence charity.

Lisa Homan, Labour councillor for Askew ward, and also cabinet member responsible for housing at Hammersmith and Fulham council was successful in the marathon ballot and decided to use her spot to raise money for Standing Together Against Domestic Violence, based on Hammersmith's King Street.

Lisa says: " Standing Together Against Domestic Violence does brilliant work supporting victims of domestic violence, both in the borough and beyond."

The 26 mile London Marathon is on Sunday, April 24, with the mass race beginning at 10am.

Lisa adds: " It’s my first marathon so I won’t pretend I am not nervous, but I am pleased to have the opportunity to support this fantastic charity and highlight their positive work."

Launched more than 13 years ago, Standing Together works to promote a co-ordinated, multi-agency community response to domestic violence. This approach recognises that no one agency can tackle domestic violence effectively if acting alone.

Lisa was aiming to raise £1,000 for the charity but has already beaten that target and achieved almost £1,400 along with dozens of good luck wishes, including many from both Labour and Tory colleagues.

You can support Lisa in the marathon and help boost the work of Standing Together at her JustGiving page.

And if you are going along to cheer her and the other runners on, you will find information for spectators on the Marathon website and on Transport for London's Marathon Page.

 

April 22, 2016