Heartbeat: Keep on running – Angela and Tony take on Birmingham Half Marathon

January 10, 2020

A health conscious husband and wife duo have delighted the paediatric diabetes team with their fundraising efforts by running in the Simplyhealth Birmingham Half Marathon all for charity.

Angela Ruiz Morales who is a medical secretary at our Trust recently joined a local running club with her husband Tony. It wasn’t long before the pair were swapping their desks and tool belts for their running shoes. They enjoyed it so much that they set themselves a challenge to complete a half marathon.

Sharing her experience, Angela spoke to Heartbeat: “We decided to dedicate our effort to the paediatric diabetes team. The money raised will help them to continue organising activities for children with diabetes.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with these lovely people for the past two years. I have seen how passionate they are about the care they provide to their young patients and their families. They organise activities such as Christmas parties, bowling and education sessions. They are good opportunities for families to meet other children with diabetes.”

Tony’s company, T.S Plumbing and Heating, also decided to pledge funds to the cause. They donated a whopping £515 towards their goal.

Racing across the finish line Angela completed the 13-mile course taking in the sites of Birmingham in 2 hours and 3 minutes. Tony dashed across the finish line in 1 hour 27 minutes, together raising a total of £1,200 in donations.

Well done Angela and Tony!