A MOTHER-of-three is putting on her running shoes to raise money for disabled children.

Rachel Scholey, 38, of Heighington, is flying to America to take part in the New York marathon on November 3.

The regional sales manager for Paramount Hotels hopes to raise £3,000 for a national charity called Get Kids Going, which helps to improve the mobility of disabled children.

Mrs Scholey, daughter of Darlington councillor Frank Robson, will be putting in some practice for the marathon by taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday.

She said: "It will be the fourth time that I have taken part in the Great North Run, but I can't believe that I am taking part in the New York marathon as well.

"I am really excited about it and it is a great chance to raise money for good causes.

"I have been doing lots of training in the build-up to the marathon, which will involve us running through all the boroughs in New York and finishing in Central Park. I can't wait."

Anyone who would like to sponsor Mrs Scholey can send a cheque, payable to Get Kids Going, to Rachel Scholey c/o Redworth Hall Hotel, Redworth, near Bishop Auckland.