Over the last 18 months my partner Helen has fought against ovarian cancer and is now on the mend - although not yet officially clear.

During Helen's illness, I have seen at first hand the comprehensive support that Macmillian provide cancer sufferers; the way they help both patients and their families cope with both the initial shock and the ongoing stress and anxiety of combating the disease.\

However, it was very apparant that many more Macmillian nurses are needed within the NHS to help the increasing number of patients who are suffering from this very debilitating disease.

Macmillian relies totally on donations and so continually needs funds to continue their support.

I haven't run for charity for a number of years and now feel it is time to do my bit again and use the challenge of the London Marathon as a focus for raising funds.

Please will you help me reach my target and so help Macmillian continue their valuable work.

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