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# Auctioneer preparing to take on marathon challenge to raise funds for good causes
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/auctioneer-preparing-to-take-on-marathon-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-good-causes/
- Published: 2026-03-30T06:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-29T15:12:28.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield auctioneer is stepping up his preparation ahead of the London Marathon.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11, News

A LICHFIELD auctioneer is stepping up his preparation ahead of the London Marathon.

Richard Winterton will join thousands of runners taking on the gruelling 26.2-mile course on 26th April.

He will complete the run to raise funds for two organisations close to his heart – We Love Lichfield and Parkinson’s UK.

Richard said the support from those around him had helped him get through a tough training schedule ahead of the big race:

> “After recently turning 60, I wanted to do something special.  
>  
> “Training for the London Marathon has been every bit the challenge I expected and much more, but the knowledge that I’m running for two such important causes has kept me motivated to give it everything I can.  
>  
> “I’ve also been bowled over by the strength of people’s generosity as well as their encouragement.  
>  
> “Every donation will make a real difference and is hugely appreciated and I want to say a massive thank you to everyone for their support.”

People can donate to Richard’s fundraiser for We Love Lichfield [here](http://www.justgiving.com/page/richard-winterton-2?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) and Parkinson’s UK [here](http://www.justgiving.com/page/richard-winterton-1?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).