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Father and daughter complete London marathon

Redbridge resident Manjit Singh has so far finished seven full marathons, while his daughter Gursharan completed her first

Father and daughter complete London marathon

Redbridge resident Manjit Singh (50), showcased his endurance by completing this year's London Marathon on April 21 along with his 24-year-old daughter Gursharan Kaur.

This marks Gursharan's first marathon, while Manjit has so far finished seven full marathons.


Manjit has participated in numerous half marathons across various countries and even secured first place in the Interfaith Marathon in Luxembourg.

He is an active member of two running clubs in East London, East London Runners and Sikhs in the City.

This year, Manjit had the honour of representing New Balance, promoting their new running gear and showcasing the diversity of the marathon.

Manjit has used his passion for running to raise funds for various charities, including Pingalwara Charitable Society, Premature Babies, and Sikhs in the City Clubhouse.

Inspired by legendary Redbridge runner Fauja Singh, Manjit inspires others to embark on their running journeys.

He described the atmosphere at the London Marathon as "electric". "I was even getting recognised from the New Balance Poster campaign!"

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  • Abaseen Foundation raises over £200,000 at fundraising event attended by 400 guests in Stockport.
  • Funds will support new community hospital serving 200,000 people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.
  • Lord lieutenant of Greater Manchester and Pakistani consul general among distinguished attendees.

The Lancaster-based Abaseen Foundation has raised more than £200,000 to support orphans, children and families in North Pakistan's most deprived regions, with donations continuing to arrive following a fundraising gala attended by over 400 people in Greater Manchester.

The event, held at Royal Nawaab in Stockport on December (7), attracted distinguished guests including the lord lieutenant of Greater Manchester Diane Hawkins, University of Manchester chancellor Nazir Afzal, and Pakistani consul general Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, alongside judges, lawyers, entrepreneurs and media personalities.

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