On Sunday 5th September, John Konderak and Suzi Bowen completed the BUPA 10km Great Yorkshire Run in memory of John’s 16 year old daughter, Sophie.

Sophie (right) was a member of City of Leicester Swimming Club (COLSC) – of which Suzi Bowen is Age Group Coach – and died from an undetected heart condition during a training session last September. At just 16, she was fighting fit, attended swimming training most days of the week and played a number of other sports with school. It therefore came as a complete and utter shock to her family and friends, as well as the swimming community, when she sadly passed away so suddenly.

Sophie’s passing had touched many people, so COLSC coach Suzi Bowen decided to do the 10km Great Yorkshire Run in her memory and to raise funds and awareness for CRY. Sophie’s father John also decided to do the run, and they both completed the distance – Suzi in 58 minutes and John in 61 minutes.

The support has been overwhelming from friends and family, and also schools and swimming clubs. So far the pair have raised £2181.91 for CRY.

The link to the fundraising page is www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Sophie_Konderak (Page no longer in use)