Hayley Defriend

Hayley Defriend - West Ham till I die

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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
In memory of Lee Defriend
Brain Research UK

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We fund the best neurological research to improve the lives of those affected.

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I am running my first ever London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April 2023 in memory of my BIG brother Lee who sadly passed away at the age of only 29 years old from a brain tumour. 

I’m very lucky to of been given a place to run with such an amazing charity very close to mine and my family’s heart which is Brain Research UK, who are the UK’s leading dedicated funder of neurological research . They help fund the best science to achieve the greatest impact for people affected by neurological conditions, to help them live a better and longer life.

So the training has started (again)!! Yes.... I was supposed to of ran it in October last year but unfortunately I sustained an injury whilst training so had to defer my place to this year instead.

I really hope that my ankle holds up and that I manage to get through the training this time round. I have also just joined my local running club who will also help me prepare for this race too. 

Any support and donations are gratefully appreciated by myself, my family and the charity. 

Lots of Love 

Hayley xx

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Brain Research UK

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RCN 1137560
The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It controls our emotions, senses and actions. So when it breaks down, we break down. We fund the best research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of those affected. Let’s unite to accelerate progress. Today.

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