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I have watched and being inspired by the London Marathon for many years. I have now decided to take on the challenge myself and raise much needed funds for The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Through teaching and voluntary work I have, first hand, seen the impact that dyslexia has on people's confidence, education, every day living and life chances. I have also been lucky enough to see the direct, significant, positive, impact that the support the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity provides to children, young people and families. 

While I am a keen runner this is my first marathon and any sponsorship will provide much needed encouragement and motivation with the long training programme ahead and of course the actual marathon. I have completed a number of half marathons but I have never felt I could do it all again when I crossed the finish line!

Thank you for your support.

Colette 

The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity leads the way in providing specialist support to children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Their mission is to help people: 1. Believe in themselves. 2. Achieve their goals and  3. Succeed on their own terms. There is no government funding for dyslexia, despite its lifelong impact. Fundraising is vital to ensure in-depth assessment and tuition is available to anyone with dyslexia, including lower income families and schools in disadvantaged areas. Thank you.