Blantyre couple take on 10K challenge to give something back to 'cornerstone' charity

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A caring couple from Blantyre took on a running challenge recently to raise money for a Lanarkshire charity.Siobhan and Robert Moore both completed Run Scotland’s Strathclyde Spring 10K on Sunday, May 5, and raised an incredible £1543 for The Haven.The charity is a cornerstone of Lanarkshire and provides compassionate, uplifting, and supportive services to help enhance and strengthen the resilience and wellbeing of children, young people, adults, and carers who are affected by a life-limiting illness and bereavement.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android As its names suggests, The Haven is a safe, peaceful place where people affected by life-limiting illnesses and bereavement can access support when they need it most.Through the selfless dedication of people like the Blantyre husband and wife team, The Haven are able to continue this important work.Siobhan and Robert, who is known as Rab, both undertook the tough 10K challenge as they wanted to give back to a local charity who were there for them at time when no one else was able to help.They completed the 10K run in just over an hour, and placed at an impressive 54th and 56th out of 195, gaining lots of support along the way.Paul Gordon Hayward, campaigns and communications officer for The Haven, said: “We are immensely grateful to Siobhan and Rab for