Our York 10k 2024 team: introducing Sally
With less than two months to go until the York 10k 2024, we’d like to introduce you to the team running for our alumni-funded scholarships. Anyone connected to York St John can join our team, including staff, current students and alumni.
In our second blog, we’re re-introducing Sally, the Fundraising Projects Officer in our very own Alumni & Fundraising team.
What is your favourite memory connected to York St John?
Hearing the many stories and fond memories that our alumni have about YSJ and their time here. Each story is different, but it is always underpinned with the spirit of community, something YSJ will forever be known for.
What was your main reason for signing up to joining the York St John York 10k team?
Last year was our first time bringing together a team of staff, students and alumni to run the York 10k. It was such a fantastic day, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to run it again and raise even more money for our alumni-funded scholarships. This year we have an even bigger team and I’m excited to see what the day will bring!
What has been the hardest part about training for the 10k so far?
The British weather. There is nothing less motivating than the raining pouring and wind blowing into your face, but “If it ain’t raining, it ain’t training!”
What has been the best part about training for the 10k?
It’s just me, the path and the occasional puddle to jump over. In a very busy world, it gives me the space to be alone with my own thoughts, push myself physically and mentally and be out in nature.
As part of the team, you are raising money for the alumni-funded scholarships. What motivates you to support our students most in need?
I’ve worked in the Alumni & Fundraising Team for two years now and the most rewarding part of my job is hearing first-hand the impact donations have on our students. The alumni-funded scholarships are often the difference between a student dropping out of their course or continuing on to complete their degree and achieve their potential. Every single donation has a meaningful impact.
You can support Sally and the wider team running the York 10k by donating to our campaign on JustGiving. We also have also been able to secure four extra tickets so there is still time to join our York 10k team by buying your York 10k ticket on our online store.
