In March 2026, eight members of the Cahill Design Consultants team will be taking on a challenge that goes well beyond their usual day-to-day roles. On Sunday 8 March 2026, the team will run the Colchester Half Marathon in support of our chosen charity, St Helena Hospice.
For many of those taking part, this will be their first half marathon, or at least the longest distance they have run in a long time. Training is already underway, and while the physical challenge is significant, the motivation behind it is even greater.
Why we are running
St Helena Hospice provides vital care and support to people with incurable illness, as well as their families and carers, across our local community. Their work supports people not just at the end of life, but throughout their illness, helping individuals to live as well as possible with dignity, compassion and respect.
As a business rooted in the local area, supporting organisations like St Helena is something we feel strongly about and we are proud to be fundraising for a charity that makes such a meaningful difference to so many lives.
A personal challenge
Running 13.1 miles is no small undertaking. For most of the team, this challenge represents stepping well outside their comfort zone. Training involves early mornings, long runs, sore legs and plenty of determination, all balanced alongside work and personal commitments.
Taking part as a team has made a huge difference. There is a real sense of shared purpose, encouragement and accountability, with everyone supporting one another through the tougher training weeks. It reflects something we value highly at Cahill Design Consultants: working together, supporting one another, and taking on challenges collectively.
How you can support us
We are raising funds through our JustGiving page, and every donation, no matter the size, helps to support the incredible work St Helena Hospice does across our community. Gift Aid can also be added, increasing the value of donations at no extra cost.
We are hugely grateful to everyone who has already supported us, whether through donations, sponsorship, encouragement or simply sharing our fundraising page. Your support genuinely helps keep us motivated as we continue our training towards race day.
Our JustGiving page: Cahill Design Consultants is fundraising for St Helena Hospice
