London Marathon medal donated to Warrington school

A WARRINGTON school attendance officer who ran last year’s virtual London Marathon has donated his medal to his school.

Darren Willcock’s medal has now been framed along with his running number, photos and the names of staff and students who ran the last six miles with him and is on display at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School.
On the day, Mr Willcock said “I haven’t done this: we’ve done this. And that’s what we do best at Boteler – we do things together.”
After donating the medal, he said: “When I reflect on that day it fills me with great pride how our school community came together to support one another. Our commitment, dedication and resilience helped us all to the finish line.
“To be part of the London Marathon 40th race was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and to run with the students and staff was the best possible outcome for me. Not only did we complete the 26.2 miles, but we are also Guinness World Record Holders too. This was for being part of the most runners to run a virtual race. More than 37,000 people, from all corners of the world, completed the race that day. Well done Team Boteler. I am so proud of you all.”
Headteacher Mrs Beverley Scott-Herron added: “Everything that Mr Willcock does is for the school, is for the young people, is for charities, is for the community where it’ll make a difference. He is so selfless.
“He is an amazing ambassador for our school – in terms of being a role model for how human beings should be. His passion and dedication radiate across the whole community. If we had a Boteler mascot, for what the school means and stands for: he would be our mascot. He is our champion. He promotes everything that we believe in.”