Anja's fundraising keeps up the pace at Mull 10k race

Iona's Anja Jardine has raised more than £3,500 so far as a thank you to cancer nurses and support staff at Oban’s Macmillan Day Bed Unit.

 

Anja, who is a breast cancer survivor and works as a cook at Iona Abbey, took part in last month's Mull 10k in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

Her original goal of £250 was smashed early on in her fundraising appeal and is still climbing.

 

"The run went well, though it was pretty hard running in such heat. It was such a well organised event, lots of cheery runners, the water stations at the right points with encouraging marshals," said Anja who has just finished treatment after a diagnosis led to a mastectomy in November, followed by eight rounds of chemotherapy in Oban then radiotherapy in the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow.

 

A few friends from Iona and the Ross of Mull were also running at the event so Anja had great company.

 

"While I wasn't there to break records, I was pleased with my finishing time. I'm  astounded and humbled by all the support I've received, and cannot thank people enough for their donations," she added.

 

You can still support Anja at www.justgiving.com/page/anja-jardine-1685699715378

 

Caption: Anja Jardine at the finishing line at the Mull 10k in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support.