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Nicki Mansfield

Nicki Mansfield

My Story

When I completed my first half marathon in April 2023, one of the first things someone said to me was 'Marathon next?', my answer 'Absolutely no way!' and yet here we are! 

I've worked at Age UK for 13 years now and through that time, I've got married, had 2 children, moved house and lost both my beloved Nan and my Great Aunt. Both of these women were powerhouses in my life. Strong, fierce, independant women who stood up for what they believed in and didn't stand for any nonsense. Both lost their husbands first, and while we visited and took them on holiday, went on days out and cooked them meals, the loneliness in their eyes when we left at the end of the day was always evident. 

And that's why I wanted to race for Age UK, not because I work there, but because I have seen the impact they can make first hand, to the lives of people who are living with loneliness and isolation and understanding that this means different things for different people. 

3 years ago, I signed up to our telephone friendship service, and I now have a weekly call with a lovely lady. We speak on birthdays and Xmas day as well and have shared lots of memories over the months. Unlike my Nan and Great Aunt, she is deeply lonely, with no family. She lost her husband during covid and has grieved for him ever since. I genuinely hear the smile in her voice when we talk each week. 

So, here I am, raising money for what I believe in. Please please help me reach my target and help me help more older people have a smile on their face :) even if I won't be smiling at the finish line!

About Age UK

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.

Age UK

Raising for:

Age UK
119%

Funded

  • Target
    £2,000
  • Raised so far
    £2,375
  • Number of donors
    102

My Story

When I completed my first half marathon in April 2023, one of the first things someone said to me was 'Marathon next?', my answer 'Absolutely no way!' and yet here we are! 

I've worked at Age UK for 13 years now and through that time, I've got married, had 2 children, moved house and lost both my beloved Nan and my Great Aunt. Both of these women were powerhouses in my life. Strong, fierce, independant women who stood up for what they believed in and didn't stand for any nonsense. Both lost their husbands first, and while we visited and took them on holiday, went on days out and cooked them meals, the loneliness in their eyes when we left at the end of the day was always evident. 

And that's why I wanted to race for Age UK, not because I work there, but because I have seen the impact they can make first hand, to the lives of people who are living with loneliness and isolation and understanding that this means different things for different people. 

3 years ago, I signed up to our telephone friendship service, and I now have a weekly call with a lovely lady. We speak on birthdays and Xmas day as well and have shared lots of memories over the months. Unlike my Nan and Great Aunt, she is deeply lonely, with no family. She lost her husband during covid and has grieved for him ever since. I genuinely hear the smile in her voice when we talk each week. 

So, here I am, raising money for what I believe in. Please please help me reach my target and help me help more older people have a smile on their face :) even if I won't be smiling at the finish line!

About Age UK

The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.