My Story

Hi my name is Nicola Murphy.

Taking part in the Great North Run is something I have wanted to do for a while now and thought now is as good as time as any.

I made the decision to run and raise money for a foundation that is close to my heart.

If U Care Share

I have chosen this charity due to the effects of mental health and the  loss of close friends and family to suicide. 

Being someone that sufferes with mental health myself I can see and understand the struggles and challenges faced in day to day life. 

If U Care Share are an amazing charity that offer help and support to those who are in need of that support at the point of crisis or feeling there is no other way out and also for family and friends that need to reach out for support due to loss or advice around helping family/friends at that low ebb.

Any donation is kindly appreciated.

Thank you 

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.

We’ll see runners back on the AJ Bell Great North Run, city to sea course, on Sunday as we return to our traditional finish line in South Shields. The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another.

If you're unable to run and have to withdraw from the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run, you have the option to defer your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Place to the next year.  You can find more information here. 

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