Funereal Fun &Fundraising Run
A funeral arranger and director at a well-known St Leonard’s funeral home will be raising eyebrows as well as money at this year’s Out Of The Blue Battle event at Ashburnham Place on Thursday 25 June.
Molly Dowling of Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors will be running the 5k course in full funeral attire in aid of four local charities: Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Dragonflies Bereavement Project and Winston’s Wish – giving hope to grieving children.
Not put off by the prospect of running in warmer weather, Molly knows the extra layers of clothing won’t hold her back. She’s dedicating her run to the memory of her dear friend Andy who sadly passed away in 2024.
Molly says: “Andy was a very good friend, personally and professionally, and always inspired me to achieve my goals, no matter what.
“As a funeral arranger and director, helping families during one of the most challenging times of their life is extremely rewarding, and being entrusted to care for loved ones is one of the highest honours.”
Molly has been in the funeral industry since leaving school and has recently passed her Diploma in Funeral Directing.
To donate to any of the charities mentioned, search “Molly, running in memory of Andy” to find her JustGiving page, or scan the QR codes on Molly’s flyer, which will be available at the event and at Douglas Mercer & Son Funeral Directors premises on Sedlescombe Rd North.
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