I'm running to remember my Mum and to help others who suffer from cardiomyopathy.

My dear Mum died suddenly from a heart attack last September, having suffered from the heart disease, cardiomyopathy, for over 20 years.

A few months before she died, she told me she'd love it if I ran a marathon one day to raise money for Cardiomyopathy UK. My Mum received wonderful support from that charity, giving her the chance to meet other  sufferers, share stories, and learn more about new medical developments in dealing with the disease. 

My Mum hugely outlived the original prognosis she was given when she was first diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. That was completely down to the huge advances in our understanding and treatment of the disease that happened during that time.

Cardiomyopathy UK do essential work in helping prolong and enrich the lives of other sufferers through support and research. They did so much for Mum. It's my time to help raise money for them.

This will be 5th marathon. But it will feel quite different to any other race I've done, because I'm not running for my self or for any personal goal or PB - I'm running to remember and celebrate my Mum's life.

I've got quite a total to raise in a short space of time, so I'd really appreciate any help you can give! Thank you so much.

David

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