Our Flora London Marathon runners 2008

Crimestoppers had 36 dedicated people crossing the line for the 2008 Flora London Marathon. They came from all walks of life - from police officers to graphic designers - and live as far apart as London and Aberdeen.

Each of them pledged to raise £1,200 to help solve crimes. Here some of them explain why they chose to run for Crimestoppers.

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  • Hattie AhmedHattie Ahmed

    Living in London, Hattie feels that anything she can do to help fight crime is worth the aches and pains.

  • Alan BlakeAlan Blake

    As a barrister for the Crown Prosecution Service, Alan is only too aware of how information gained through Crimestoppers can focus investigations to a positive result.

  • Toby DayToby Day

    A police officer from Leicestershire, Toby is running the marathon for Crimestoppers in memory of a friend who was brutally murdered.

  • Vanessa ElliottVanessa Elliott

    Vanessa was prompted to join the Crimestoppers team after her mother was left severely shocked and bruised from a brutal assault.

  • Paul MorleyAndy Hardy, Andy Dowling, and Paul Morley

    Working within the construction industry these three are extremely aware of the huge effect that crime has on businesses in the UK.

  • Jenny McPhersonJenny McPherson

    Jenny saw documentary 'Street Crime Live' and realised how close crime is to us all.

  • Darren SmithDarren Smith

    Darren is running the 2008 Flora London Marathon in memory of close friend Mel Ward, a probationary police officer who was brutally murdered in early 2007.

  • Chris TomkinsChris Tomkins

    By running for Crimestoppers, student Chris he feels he is making a small yet vital part in making this future brighter for the whole country.

David Anthony STUART

Criminal

Offence: Drug crime

David Anthony Stuart was arrested in Accrington in July 2004 in possession of 20,000 ecstasy tablets and subsequently failed to attend his trial at Preston Crown Court in June 2005.

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