<p>Ladies and Gentleman<br><br>After careful consideration (over a period of a decade) I have decided to run in the London Marathon on April 22nd 2012 and I need you help.<br><br>'El rotunde' has decided to put down the bacon sarnies, and a slimmer, fitter, version of Winer 37.0 is gradually appearing ready to hit the road on this 26.2 mile challenge.<br><br>I have decided to run for Macmillan Cancer Research for two reasons. Firstly my Step Dad, Steve who is winning the fight against cancer. He has been in remission for a number of years now, but they still haven't found a cure for his form of the disease. The second reason is that cancer has taken my Grandfather, Joe, and other family members have been taken from us because of it.<br><br>Macmillan Cancer Support is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care.</p> <p>There are now two million people &ndash; nearly double the previous estimate of 1.2 million &ndash; living with, and after, cancer according to new research released by Macmillan Cancer Support. 99% of their work is funded by voluntary donations, which is why we need your help to continue raising valuable funds to support Macmillan&rsquo;s work.<br><br>So friends, I need you to support me firstly in raising money for this worthwhile cause helping those dealing with the effects of cancer! For more information take a look at <a href="http://www.macmillan.org.uk">http://www.macmillan.org.uk</a><br><br>P.S it would be great to see as many of you as possible along the marathon route. But be warned, if any of you have burgers, pies and pints in your hands, I may have to stop and have a scoff - you have been warned.<br><br>Thanks for all your support <br><br>Dan</p>