Eddie Izzard Completes Her Latest Marathon Challenge
32 Marathons in 31 Days
Raising Money for Charity
Comedian Eddie Izzard has completed her latest marathon challenge, running 32 marathons in 31 days. The 58-year-old, who has been openly transgender since her 20s, raised over £200,000 for charity.
Izzard's challenge began on February 27th and ended on March 27th. She ran a marathon every day, except for one rest day on March 10th. The marathons were run in a variety of locations, including London, Paris, and New York City.
"It has been the hardest thing I've ever done," Izzard said after completing the challenge. "But it was also the most rewarding. I'm so grateful for the support of everyone who donated to my charity. Your money will make a real difference to people's lives."
Izzard's challenge was inspired by the work of Sport Relief, a charity that uses the power of sport to tackle poverty and injustice around the world. Izzard has been a long-time supporter of Sport Relief, and she has previously completed a number of other marathon challenges for the charity.
In addition to raising money for charity, Izzard's challenge also helped to raise awareness of transgender issues. Izzard has been a vocal advocate for transgender rights, and she has used her platform to challenge discrimination and prejudice.
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