SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO RUN A MARATHON FOR CHARITY

Five dedicated runners entered this year’s London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for BEN, the automotive industry charity.

Not only did they all finish the arduous challenge, amassing over £12,000 in sponsorship as they pounded the capital’s roads, but, for the first time, the runners were able to tell the cameras just what it meant to run over 26 miles for their chosen charity.

One of the resolute runners, Neil Kennett, Managing Director of Featurebank, kindly donated the production of a video to showcase the experience and encourage other automotive industry employees or beneficiaries to take on a challenge on behalf of BEN.

Anyone can now access the video via the new BEN web site www.ben.org.uk or through YouTube at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X--v5GtUIP0&list=UUCg3SnIRc1zohZTcUm2xIZw

Neil says: “Producing the film was my way of saying thank you to BEN for the opportunity to take part in the largest annual fundraising event in the world. It captures a bit of the marathon magic and will hopefully inspire a few people (maybe you?) to take on a challenge for BEN. “The day itself was amazing. I ran past Mo Farah (going the other way about 10 miles ahead of me!) and the supporters were just incredible, always cheering and telling me how well I was doing. It is humanity at its best and I am very proud to have run it for BEN.”

Kelly Neal, BEN Events & Exhibitions Manager said: “The Marathon is a unique event and requires a huge personal commitment, so to have people who are willing to run for BEN, and take on the task of raising funds for BEN, is phenomenal and we are truly grateful. “Neil’s idea of producing a video was superb and has provided a tool to promote our challenge events. Now individuals who are considering taking on a challenge can hear from those who have completed one, showing how significant a personal achievement it can be.”