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Avontus Employee to Run London Half Marathon in Honour of Loved Ones

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An employee at scaffolding software company Avontus is preparing to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon this weekend to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity — a cause that hits close to home.

Emma Newman will take on the 13.1-mile route through central London on Sunday 6 April, starting at 10:30 am, to raise awareness and support for vital brain tumour research. Her personal connection to the cause has inspired colleagues and the wider scaffolding community to get behind her fundraising effort.

“I’m running this race to raise awareness and funds for vital brain tumour research — a cause deeply personal to me,” Emma explained. “I lost my mum at 18 and still miss her every day. Now, a dear friend of over 25 years has been diagnosed with the same tumour and won’t survive, leaving her family to face an unimaginable loss. I know their pain all too well.”

Emma works at Avontus, a global software company specialising in digital tools for the scaffolding and access industry. The company has pledged its support and encourages others across the industry to donate and spread awareness.

Emma on a previous run

The Brain Tumour Charity, founded in 1996, is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to defeating brain tumours. Its mission is to double survival and halve the harm caused by the disease by 2030.

The London Landmarks Half Marathon, organised by pregnancy and baby loss charity Tommy’s, has raised more than £50 million for various charities since its debut in 2018. The race route showcases a blend of London’s rich history and hidden gems, spanning both the City of London and Westminster.

Emma’s race is a tribute to her mother’s memory and a gesture of solidarity with her friend’s family — a step-by-step demonstration of resilience, remembrance, and hope.

Supporters can donate via her JustGiving page: justgiving.com/page/emma-newman-1739200940419.

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