Running for mum's charity

A RUNNER who grew up in Yate is returning to support the charity where her mum works.

Megan Wood is one of five people taking part in the Great Bristol Run on May 14 to raise sponsorship for Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire.

Megan, 25, an assistant psychologist, grew up round the corner from Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire in Kennedy Way.

She and her partner Carrick Livingstone, a civil servant, will tackle the 10K course at the event.

Megan's mum Amanda Wood is Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire's finance and admin manager, and recently celebrated 25 years working with the charity

Megan said: “I have grown up learning about the importance of what the charity does.

“In the last couple of years - in my life coming out of university and working in mental health - seeing the support the charity offers when people are struggling, I think it’s really important.”

Megan has already collected £308 in online donations.

Amanda said: “Megan has grown up with Citizens Advice so is very aware of the great work we do and the fact we are a charity."

Last year, Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire helped more than 4,700 people, saving clients a combined total of £4.4 million.

To find out more about its work or support the runners, visit www. southgloscab.org.uk.