Manchester Marathon efforts raise over £400 for Petrus

Petrus Service Lead, Liz Varey (right) and the Regenda Group’s Assistant Director of Business, Cate Manning (left) during the Therme Manchester Marathon

Rochdale-based homelessness charity Petrus Service Lead, Liz Varey, and The Regenda Group’s Assistant Director of Business, Cate Manning, completed the Therme Manchester Marathon on Sunday (3 April).

Cate and Liz ran a huge 13.1 miles each, raising £426 for Petrus as part of the homelessness charity’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

£426 provides breakfast for 220 people for four weeks. It would give 21 rough sleepers a good quality sleeping bag and toiletries.

Liz ran the first leg of the marathon, and said: "I really didn't enjoy the first six miles; they were very tough. Then I got into my stride and started counting down the miles until I finished.

“It was a brilliant experience and I am still processing everything we achieved."

Cate completed the last 13.1 miles, and said: "The atmosphere was fantastic and the crowds were amazing – people were cheering us on and offering water, snacks and music along the way.

“I really enjoyed it, particularly the first 10k. I was running out of steam at the end and relieved to see the finish line and get my big coat on."

Petrus, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, provides housing services and day-to-day support to people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness.

They provide supported accommodation, outreach services, support, advice and hot meals through their hub and social prescribing through their award-winning community allotment, Petrus PIER (Petrus Incredible Edible Rochdale).

As part of their 50th celebrations, Petrus is aiming to raise £50,000 to support the incredible work they do in the community.

Donations can still be made via the Petrus Community website.