Hi everyone,

On October 10th I will be running the Royal Parks Half Marathon - that's 13 miles, folks!  (or 21k for those of you on the metric system)  Around the lovely parks of London.

I am running in honor of my grandmother Mary Macknis, who passed away in Philadelphia in May.  It was the first time I was fully exposed to the hospice experience how important it is during a person's last days, and to the family that surrounds them at this difficult time.

Thus I am fundraising for Help the Hospice.  This charity aims to provide the best care for people facing the end of life, via training & education programs, resource & support for staff, work to influence government policy and reinforcement of quality care and good practice.  This branch is UK-based, but the charity is international, with an emphasis on support in developing nations.  The sentiment is the same.

So I ask you to please donate whatever you can to help me reach my goal of £300, and buoy me through all the training and on race day :)

Love & thanks,

Mara