I will be doing the Oxford Town and Gown 10K Run on 11 May 2014, in memory of my brother-in-law Mayo Charles Marriott who had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and died in 2012.

He was an amazing man who was able to live a remarkably full and rich life despite what at times seemed like overwhelming obstacles; we all miss him terribly.

Last year my two children, Tommy and Chloe, did a sponsored "Wheelathon" with their friends in Chiswick House grounds and managed to raise over £4,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign which was totally amazing! I am not as fast as my kids on their scooters but I am now stepping up to do my bit for this brilliant charity.

A number of very serious conditions come under the Muscular Dystrophy umbrella and they all deserve support in funding crucial medical research, training/development of professionals and support for those who are affected. Please give whatever donation you feel able to (however small) in order support the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's important work.

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