‘Sunderland is home’published at 17:48 BST
Speaking after crossing the finishing line, Jill said it had been “community and
support” which had got her through the five days.
“My legs are numb, all my blisters have popped on the feet,
my ribs are even hurting… I’m in a lot of pain,” she said.
But she said the money raised was her attempt to give
back to the next generation.
“Sunderland is home,” she said. “This is community, family,
friends – it means the world.”
Asked what she would do next, she said: “I think I’ll have a
beer – catch up with family and friends. I’ll probably be walking around
Sunderland for a couple of days.”
