CARERS' support manager Emma Healey is aiming to raise £500 to help carers by running a half marathon.

Emma, who works for St John Ambulance in Exeter, said the money would go towards the organisation's carer support programme, and a carers day being held at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, on Wednesday June 9.

Emma, 42, from Sandford near Crediton, ran Exeter's Great West Run last year. She now aims to tackle the Bideford half marathon, which follows the Tarka Trail in North Devon, on Sunday.

The St John Ambulance course gives local carers help and advice on everything from legal issues and first aid, to activities such as digital photography, flower arranging and jewellery making.

The carers support programme starts on Thursday April 15. It is open to all voluntary carers over 18.

For more information about the carers day, or carers support programme, call 01392 822646 or email emma.healey @devon.sja.org.uk.

To support Emma's fundraising visit the website www.justgiving.com/emma-healey-running.