Jimmy Lim is taking to the streets of London next month to raise money for Taranaki Hospice and is asking for the support of Stratford shoppers.
Jimmy, owner operator of Stratford New World, is a keen marathon runner, having completed an impressive 14 marathons in New Zealand over the years. Now he is "lucky enough" to be one of the 25 New Zealanders to run the London marathon on April 24 this year and is using the event as a way to fundraise for a charity he says is "really deserving".
The London Marathon is the largest single fundraiser in the world, says Jimmy, with most participants running to raise money for a charity or cause of their choosing.
For me, Taranaki Hospice was an obvious choice. It is a local charity and it helps so many families and individuals.
"They have been a constant strong support for people who experience cancer, and so many of us have lost friends and family members to the disease through the years."