Marathon woman - Dr Yvonne Thompson

Yvonne Thompson CBE and 37,000 other marathon contestants will have a minutes silence for their fellow marathon runners and their families who cruelly lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Boston last Sunday.

Some here are worried that Sunday’s race should be postponed, but not Yvonne. She is determined to show her solidarity to the people of Boston and continue to raise money for projects in Africa.

Last year Yvonne completed her first marathon, and in doing so she raised £2,366.28 for Build Africa, and she is supporting that Charity again.

Speaking to OBV Yvonne said:

‘May be aware of my connection with Uganda, where I spent a month in rural Kabale with 5 other entrepreneurs, helping two villages to build sustainable enterprises. This was all documented by and "painfully" recounted on Channel 4's - The Millionaire's Mission. What you may not realise is that I have in various ways continued to support friends and colleagues in Uganda. Hence my involvement with Build Africa.

Build Africa's vision which I whole heartedly share and support is for every young person in Africa to fulfil their potential and to make a difference, not only in their lives, but also to the community they live in.’

We at OBV wish you all the very best. You can support Yvonne by making a small donation here

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/YvonneThompson

Good luck and stay safe.

Simon Woolley