Plymouth woman completes 100 marathon challenge

Caroline Williams from Plymouth has completed 100 marathons in 2018, bringing to an end her 2,620 mile challenge to raise funds for the international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

Derriford resident and mum of two Caroline, completed her 100th marathon in the shadow of the white cliffs of Dover on 25 November, completing a monumental challenge that saw her enduring searing summer temperatures that at times made her want to quit.

Caroline says: “What a journey this has been. It has been four years in the making, but shows you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. I have been through so many emotions, it has been exhausting and overwhelming, but to complete 100 marathons is such an amazing feeling.”

She concludes: “I am so thankful for the support that I have received along the way, especially from my husband Neil, who is also a member of the 100 marathons club. All the hard work was worth it in the end, to complete the challenge and help the beloved donkeys.”

Caroline has always had a love of donkeys and chose to support The Donkey Sanctuary after hearing about the work of the charity from a friend.

Justin Wylie, head of fundraising at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “Caroline’s achievement is inspirational. To complete 100 marathons is truly incredible and it is simply wonderful that she has chosen to support The Donkey Sanctuary by doing so. Well done Caroline, we salute you!”

The Donkey Sanctuary works to transform the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

To help with Caroline’s fundraising please visit her ‘Just Giving’ page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/caroline-williams56