28 April 2026
Huge congratulations to the Rev'd Canon Rod Reid, Area Dean of Braintree and Vicar of St Mary Bocking and St Mary and St Christopher Panfield, who completed the London Marathon, raising funds for Mid and North Essex Mind.
After the race, which took place on Sunday 26 April, Rod said:
"On the race itself, well brutal, doesn't cover it, but I made it round in 6 and a half hours and now have the medal to prove it (pictured above). Completing this challenge was all about raising funds for Mid and North Essex MIND, supporting mental health services here in North Essex. Fundraising is now over £4000 and I would love to make it to my target of £5000."
You can read more about Rod's fundraising and donate by clicking on the button below. .
Ahead of the race, Rod spoke to Kady Braine on the Babs Michelle programme that was broadcast on BBC Essex on Sunday 26 April. You can listen to the interview by clicking the button below and navigating to 1:41:12 (available until 26th May).