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| Michaela with the team of other volunteers |
My name is Michaela and during my first year at Kingston
University I used the opportunity to volunteer at the Virgin London Marathon
2012. We were given inflatable bang sticks and our job was to cheer as loud as
we could every time runners for The Prostate Cancer Charity were passing by to
show them our support. I found myself really enjoying the atmosphere – everyone
in our cheering group was enthusiastic, the sun was shining and supporting all
the brave people felt amazing. Even though it might seem that this kind of
volunteering does not make much difference, it does. We had some feedback from
the runners - they really appreciated all of our cheers as it really pushed
them on. Some even said they might not have finished the marathon if it wasn't for our cheers!
I am happy to have been a part of such a huge event as
the Virgin London Marathon. In fact, it was even more fulfilling and inspiring
for me than I would have imagined – after having spent a day watching all the
wonderful and determined people (many in creative, funny costumes) running for
a good cause, I realised I would love to join them one day so finishing the
London Marathon and raising money for charity is now on my lifetime to-do list
:)
My name is Rooshmeena and I was a volunteer at the London Virgin Marathon 2012. I was based at the last cheering point which was the most crucial part of the race. The runners were very exhausted at this point and they really needed some encouragement to carry on. By cheering them, I could see a smile on their face and they were very happy to see us supporting them. The atmsophere was fantastic with people coming to join us to cheer the runners. Overall, I would say I had a great time! I found the briefing session we had prior to the actual event was very helpful and was an opportunity for me to meet those who work for the Prostate Cancer Charity and the Breast Cancer Care and learn more about what these charities do :)
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