Tree Of Life For Animals

Sunday 7th Sept was a grey murky day but luckily the rain held off for the 5 TOLFA fundraisers to complete 5km around the Hyde Park Adidas Womens Challenge route and collect close to £500 in sponsorship.

5 ladies who have just completed 5km for the Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA)

We scheduled to meet at the large T meeting point for a catch up before heading off to the start line. With thousands of ladies taking part the start line for us was way back. It actually took us 20 minutes to reach it after the start of the race, but that is always the way with these mass events.

Most of the route was flat and went through the very picturesque greenery of Hyde Park. We also found the cool weather was actually a bonus as it stopped us overheating too much.

We all did the run at different paces so afterwards we re-grouped at the Serpentine Cafe to warm up with a cup of tea and enjoy a slice of cake - a much needed sugar boost.

For just one hours hard slog we managed to raise an impressive £500 which will go straight to the Tree of Life for Animals.

Many thanks to all our generous sponsors who were the ones who helped us raise this fantastic amount of money and to the runners who made it happen!

The Womens Challenge is becoming a regular annual event now and I will certainly be doing it next year. If you are interested please email me at fundraising@tolfa.org.uk and I shall add you to the list to be contacted in May when the 2009 race entry begins.

Kim Clarke, September 2008