Edward Russell, Brand Manager for
Doctor Who, has raised nearly £20,000 in memory of
Elisabeth Sladen who played Sarah Jane Smith in the hit television series. By walking from the BBC studios in Cardiff to the corporation's Television Centre in London, Edward received donations from colleagues and fans of the show which will go to Meadow House hospice - who cared for Elisabeth when she died in April this year.
"I was terribly upset when Lis passed away," said Edward, 41 from Cardiff. "Not only had I worked with her for five years, but being a fan of the show for most of my life, she had played a hero for me and countless other generations". He trained for three months and the route was meticulously planned. He raised much of the funds whilst walking by using social networking sites. "I tweeted details of the route and pictures. It was also great to get words of encouragement on days when my blisters hurt!".
Edward Russell, Brand Manager for Doctor Who, has raised nearly £20,000 in memory of Elisabeth Sladen who played Sarah Jane Smith in the hit television series. By walking from the BBC studios in Cardiff to the corporation's Television Centre in London, Edward received donations from colleagues and fans of the show which will go to Meadow House hospice - who cared for Elisabeth when she died in April this year.