Edgworth marathon fundraiser for Scallywags preschool

Bret Parker and Victoria Pickup will run 26.2 miles on Saturday, June 6, to raise money for Scallywags Preschool in Edgworth, which organisers say is facing financial pressure after losing two years of major fundraising income.

The pair will set off from Edgworth Cricket and Recreation Club at 9am before heading through Bolton and Horwich and returning to the village.

Marcus Milton, who helped organise the event, said the fundraiser is aimed at supporting a preschool that has been part of village life for many years.

More than £4,000 has already been raised towards a £4,500 target through a GoFundMe appeal.

The runners will finish at Turton Edgworth Primary School, where supporters are being invited to a community picnic from noon.

(Image: Scallywags Preschool)

Previously, Scallywags manager Susan Hodgkiss, said: “It is usually an annual village day in Edgworth.

“It raises money for the nursery and helps us raise money for nursery enhancements over the following months.

“We only have 20 children, we’re only tiny, so when you only get a small amount of money from the government, it makes everything tight.

“This extra money that we get from fundraising helps.”