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So why have I decided to run the London Marathon this year? In 2002, as a medical student, I ran the marathon in aid of the Sobell Hospice Charity in Oxford.  It was an amazing experience and one I thought I would never repeat following tuberculosis treatment in 2014.  However, seventeen years later, and in my fortieth year, I have decided to give it another crack!

Earlier this year, I became the Child Safeguarding Lead in our GP practice. Through this role and especially through parenting my own children and helping out with the youth and children's work at church, I am keen to run for a charity which aims to protect children from harm and to provide support for young people.  I am looking forward to raising money for this very worthwhile cause and would be so grateful if you would consider sponsoring me.  Thank you.