Members at St Neots Riverside Runners planted a memorial cherry tree in memory of much loved member Ali Wright, who was taken by cancer in May this year.
Fundraisers in Huntingdonshire reached remarkable heights to raise thousands of pounds for charity in 2020.
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We have seen fundraisers in Huntingdonshire reach remarkable heights to raise thousands of pounds for charity in 2020 – from virtual events to sporting challenges.
We take a look back at some of our most memorable heroes who went above and beyond to selflessly help others.
Luke Claxton - raised £35,000 in lockdown
The father-of-two from Hartford had already topped a quarter of a million-pounds for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent.
But when lockdown hit - he went on to raise £35,000 after setting up a number of community challenges.
Kate Pistilli, 33, who was eight months pregnant at the time had breast cancer.
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Reporter Alex Collett looks back at the events and people who made headlines in 2020.
March: The coronavirus pandemic lockdown started, which saw gyms, pubs, restaurants, cafes and non-essential shops all close.
April, NHS staff were working hard during the pandemic, but Godmanchester nurse, Bex Williams came back from a 12-hour night shift to find a note that someone had pushed through her door telling her she was a “disgrace” for breaking lock-down rules and she had “been reported”.
The note read: “You are a disgrace and you have been reported! Stay at Home, Save Lives