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I am doing my first ever Great North Run in memory of my Grandma, Mary, who passed away in March 2004 after suffering a series of strokes. I was very close to my Grandma whilst growing up and I feel she helped make me the person I am today. I also found it extremely difficult watching her health deteriorate as a result of the strokes.

Although I've always tried to be fairly active, this will be the first time I've ever done a half-marathon before, or any sort of run for that matter. I am committing myself to the challenge and hope you can help me to raise money for what is a very worthy cause.

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