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Apr 2021
Ripon grandma 'rattling and crackling' on charity 30km run
A Ripon grandma with no running experience and severe health conditions has embarked on a mission to run 30 kilometres to raise money for a children's charity.
Joy Kalus, 75, suffers from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which causes breathing difficulties, disabling osteoarthritis and is recovering from viral heart failure.
Despite all these ailments, the former British Rail worker is determined to complete her challenge within 30 days.
She aims to do so by running laps of Ripon rugby field. Money raised will go to the NSPCC.
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In just one day, Joy has already beaten her £120 target. So far she has raised £245. Click or tap here to donate on JustGiving.
The cause is close to Joy's heart. Ten years ago she flew to Brazil to help children on the streets and orphanages.
Joy, who has two daughters and is a grandmother to three boys, said:
Daughter Lisa Bradley, 43, said:
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