Well, this time last year I had just signed up for the Great North Run for the first time, the biggest challenge I'd ever set myself.  Who'd have thought that twelve short months later I would have doubled that challenge??? Yes, I am going to attempt to run Edinburgh Marathon in May, 26.2 miles.  This is something that I am massively excited for but absolutely terrified at the same time.  I am relying on my three fantastic team members to help me get through it. 

I am again, running for Macmillan cancer support, an invaluable charity for the two million people in the UK who are living with cancer.  Being a nurse, I often work with cancer patients who benefit from this service, so see first hand how your donation could help.

This year my choice for running for this charity is also very close to home, as I have a family member who is currently receiving treatment for cancer, and relies on the help and support Macmillan has to offer.

The charity offers support in various ways, including funding nurses and other health care professionals, who help people throughout their treatment process.  They also offer practical, emotional and financial support to those who have cancer and their families. 

There are around 300,000 new cancer diagnoses in the UK each year, and one in three of us will develop cancer at some stage in our lives.  The work that Macmillan do is therefore vitally important in improving the lives of people who have cancer, and helping them to overcome the disease.

99% of the services offered by Macmillan Cancer support are funded entirely through the generosity of supporters, which is why your donation is so greatly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

The many painful miles will be worth every penny for such an amazing cause.  Thank you once again :) xxx