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PUPILS from a Woodley school put their running shoes on to help three charities.
During the autumn term, Waingels College held a mini-marathon that saw 100 students from years 7 to 9 run, jug or walk 2.6 miles – a tenth of usual marathon.
Between them, they raised £1,500, which has been shared equally between Make a Wish, LaunchPad and Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAB).
A spokesperson for the school said: “It was great to welcome Andy Holland, the air ambulance’s director of fundraising, and present to him a cheque for £500.
“He explained to a selection of students who took part in the Mini Marathon how the money raised will help maintain the lifesaving emergency service.”
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