A CARER has completed her first London Marathon to raise funds for the local charity which supports her daughter.
Super-fit Kelly Brearley, 39, ran the Marathon in just under five hours in aid of The Junction Foundation.
The charity provides support to her 12-year-old daughter Molly, who helps Kelly and her husband Michael care for their eight-year-old autistic daughter Lottie.
Mrs Brearley, who works as a carer for Caremark (Redcar and Cleveland), raised £125 in sponsorship and this has now been match funded by her employer, bringing the total to £250.
The former nurse said: “I only took up running six years ago but I have already completed five marathons, as well as running off-road races like the hardmoors.
“I really enjoy it and being able to raise money for charity makes it even more worthwhile.
“The Junction have provided wonderful support to Molly who does such an amazing job helping us to care for her sister, so it is nice being able to give something back to them."
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