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We have decided to run for St Josephs Hospice - a very worthy cause deserving of as much as you can spare.

St Joseph’s exists to help people live life to the full, to the very last. It has been enhancing lives, easing pain and bringing comfort and understanding for over a hundred years.

St Joseph’s broad range of services enriches the lives of patients and their families from the diverse communities of east and north-east London. St Joseph’s end of life care is available to all those who can benefit from it: we work to meet all the needs of our patients, including those which reflect their ethnic, cultural or religious heritage.

All services are provided free. St Joseph’s is a charity and depends on the generosity of its supporters to enable it to continue its work.

Lisa's Story

When I originally decided to join up and do this run it was an excuse to keep me motivated and improve my running. I was inspired to become a bit of a keen runner and indeed brought all the kit, joined all the clubs and generally started to take it quite seriously.

6 months later and due to a knee injury turns out I was a bit too optimistic. I've not been able to run at all for the last 5 months but I intend to walk, hobble, crawl round this course and complete it in the quickest time possible.

Shaz's Story

I have been running on and off for a while now, inspired by friends when I was looking for a way of keeping fit and using some spare time productively. I have wanted to sign up for a race for a long time but was just a little bit chicken to go it alone and kept finding excuses not to enter any! When Lisa mentioned entering the British 10k I was only too happy to jump on the bandwagon and finally get around to taking part in a race. Not only can I push myself to get faster and achieve my personal goals,  but we can raise money for a fantastic charity all at the same time as taking in some of Londons most impressive sights. Please support us and St Josephs in anyway you can, its greatly appreciated :o)

Shiv's Story

Dr Walker caught us eating chips in the office, then a week later Pizza! Being a consultant cardiologist at the clinic he suggested we "young ladies" should try doing some exercise and so the challenge was on. Unlike Lisa I intend to run the whole way - although I am sure I will be as red as a beetroot by the end of it!! This is my first run and so I appreciate any support given.

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Thanks for your support!

Lisa, Sharon and Siobhan xx