“JD” Hylton  and Sister Mary Ignatius RSM (1921-2003)

 

“JD” reached “new threshold of pain” in running his first

marathon in Barcelona

in 3 hours 52 minutes,

raising over £1500

for Sr Iggy’s Alpha Boys’ School

For over £1500 – Alpha says “thanks”

UK registered charity no. 1104983

 

 

Over 50 supporters collected a total of £1553 to support JD in his recent marathon run in Barcelona, Spain. Completing his run in 3 hours 52 minutes, a tired JD said on the telephone to his Dad, “It was absolutely agony and my legs are like jelly. With no exception, this was the hardest run I have ever had. I seemed to have reached a new threshold of pain. I have to thank my mate Alex for staying with me. I was so conscious of my supporters, especially all those children from Central Village, St Catherine, Jamaica who gave between $J20-50 (14-35pence) from the very little they do have. Please ask Uncle Tom to thank them all for me”.

 

 

JD looking good!

... and even better

... now it is painful!

but what are friends for?

finished but my feet are like jelly!

Arriving back in the UK with celebrations on his mind!

 

“JD” Hylton is a dedicated sportsman with degrees in sports science and physiotherapy. This was his first full marathon, and he praised his university mate, Alex Bamford, for staying with him. ALL monies from this event will go directly to Alpha Boys’ School, and will be used to set up a free range chicken farm they are seeking to establish for the boys. Don’t forget, you can still donate to this great cause and school in Jamaica by going to www.alphaboysschool.co.uk/donate.htm . Thank you, JD, and all your generous supporters!