Sacyr UK team runs Cardiff Half marathon for Llamau

Carlos Acuna and Vinchenzo Nigro, Sacyr UK design leads on the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), took to the streets of Cardiff in October to run the city’s half marathon and raise much needed funds for homeless charity Llamau.

Carlos and Vinchenzo joined 29,000 other runners to take part in the 22nd annual Cardiff Half Marathon, many of whom were also raising money for their chosen charities.

Sacyr UK’s design duo raised a whopping £871 in sponsorship for Llamau thanks to their energetic endeavours.

Llamau was founded in 1986 and provides safe and supportive housing for homeless teenagers and vulnerable women. The Cardiff-based charity has helped more than 100,000 young people, women, and children experiencing or facing homelessness.

The money raised by Carlos and Vinchenzo is enough to fund up to nine nights of safe supported accommodation for young people or children from Llamau’s services, or almost 30 in-house counselling sessions to help people process the trauma of homelessness.

When asked about the experience, Vinchenzo said: "This was my first half marathon, and seeing the finish line was literally breathtaking. I’ll never forget that mix of exhaustion, pride, and happiness."

Carlos and Vinchenzo would like to thank everyone who sponsored them and the Sacyr UK nVCC team is also grateful to them for their hard work and fundraising efforts for this important Cardiff charity.