'Wonder Woman' Teresa takes on daily 5k challenge in Northampton for charity fundraiser

Teresa wanted to raise £550 to fund a tablet so loved ones can see their family members in - but she has already beaten her target by £300
By Carly Roberts
Published 15th May 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 15th May 2020, 09:34 BST
Teresa has been putting her weekend mornings and lunch breaks to good use while working from home as she dresses up in quirky outfits - including a banana - for the charity she works for.Teresa has been putting her weekend mornings and lunch breaks to good use while working from home as she dresses up in quirky outfits - including a banana - for the charity she works for.
Teresa has been putting her weekend mornings and lunch breaks to good use while working from home as she dresses up in quirky outfits - including a banana - for the charity she works for.

For this month only, Teresa Deacon is taking on a new character every day for her charity fundraiser. Many people may know Teresa from her day job as a receptionist at Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, where she's worked for the past five years, but this month she is barely recognisable.

Teresa can be spotted every day running round Abington Park in fancy dress where she is raising awareness and donations the charity she works for.

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So far, 54 supporters have dug deep and donated £858 to her cause, which has so far seen her jogging while dressed up as a giant banana, Wonder Woman, a disco diva and a nun.

Teresa's first outfit was inspired by The Stig, known from Top Gear.Teresa's first outfit was inspired by The Stig, known from Top Gear.
Teresa's first outfit was inspired by The Stig, known from Top Gear.

She said: "I have had so many claps, odd stares and children jumping up and down, which really makes me smile.

"While I was dressed as a bride, a man said 'don’t be late' and I was proposed to my an elderly gentleman, 'will you marry me, my love?' he said, which was so sweet.

"My 1940’s outfit on VE Day was amazing - an elderly lady said 'I looked beautiful and reminded her of when she was young. Woodland Avenue neighbours invited me to share the minute silence with them, and I did. There have been so many magical moments in these outfits each day, which really do spur me on."

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Teresa, who has been running for 14 consecutive days, is hoping to get as many people as possible all running in fancy dress on the next Bank Holiday Monday (May 25) to support the charity.

To donate to her cause, click here.

Related topics:NorthamptonMotor Neurone Disease

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