Gemma Atkinson has raised thousands of pounds for an East Lancashire animal charity, where vet bills have soared. Gemma, the president of Edenfield-based Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, ran the Great Manchester Run at the weekend. After launching a GoFundMe, Gemma managed to raise more than £11,000.
All funds raised will go towards helping animals in the sanctuary’s care. Bury-born Gemma, who is married to Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Márquez, said she is grateful to anyone who has made a donation. The former Hollyoaks actress said: “From all our residents past and present at our sanctuary I just wanted to say massive heartfelt thank you.
“Your generosity will help in so many ways. You’ve done it! You’ve made a massive difference to lots of animals' lives, some of which had no hope before coming to Bleakholt. “Seeing that total amount has made the aching legs and 4.
30am treadmill runs 100 per cent worth it. Genuinely, we’re all so very grateful." The 39-year-old said she did not find the six-mile running challenge very easy.
“I take my hat off to anyone who chooses to run,” she said. “I personally hate it and so does my body. Needless to say, I’m happy my normal strength training can now resume, dare I say.
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until next year. “Thank you all for your donations. You will have genuinely helped so many animals at our sanctuary.
” Posting to her Instagram account, Gemma shared an image of a dog called Mia who needed an operation that cost thousands. Bu.
