A WOMAN will be running her first half-marathon to raise vital funds for Scottish charity includem.
Louise Davidson, who lives in Cambuslang, will be running the Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF) Half Marathon on Sunday, May 29.
Louise, an includem project worker, said she started running during the lockdown.
She said: "I got more into walking and running during lockdown.
"It wasn’t something I did much of before, but I decided I wanted to get fitter and healthier.
"I started doing a Couch to 5K program and most days I was either getting out to do a walk or a run.
"I’m now at a point where I can complete a 5K run in 30 minutes."
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Includem is a Scottish charity supporting children, young people, and families to transform their lives.
Louise will be running to raise money for the charity's Young Person Fund.
She said: "Recently I was supporting a young person to set up a bank account.
"That has been quite a difficult process due to Covid.
"Getting it sorted, helping that young person, and seeing the difference you make, that is what makes the role so rewarding.
"Having seen first-hand the benefit that the Young Person’s Fund has for children, young people, and families, I wanted to contribute.
"Since I’ve joined includem the funds have been used to provide activities, gym memberships, and helping to improve children and young people’s homes.
"It really is about using funds to transform lives."
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Louise will run the EMF Half Marathon with her friend who partly encouraged her to take part.
She said: "It’s my friend’s birthday the day of the half marathon.
"My aim is to complete the half marathon with her.
"I’ve not set myself any set goal.
"However, if I can raise funds and tick this off my bucket list, I will be very happy."
You can see Louise's Just Giving page HERE.
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